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2026 Base Salary: Reference Amount for Tax Penalties Remains Unchanged

Costa Rica, EY Law

Ey law | Each year, the Superior Council of the Judicial Branch sets the statutory base salary. For 2026, at session No. 113-2025 held on 16 December 2025 (Article LXV), the Council reaffirmed the amount in force since 2021. For tax purposes, the base salary serves as the statutory reference amou...

El Salvador approves reforms to the Free Trade Zone Law

El Salvador, EY Law

The purpose of these reforms is to increase domestic and foreign investment and boost the country’s competitiveness and productivity, in line with the new dynamics of international trade.

EY Law | On 23 December 2025, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Legislative Decree containing amendments to the Free Trade Zones, I...

Bomchil advises ICBC on Camuzzi Gas loans

Argentina, Bomchil

Bomchil advised Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U. ("ICBC") on the granting of loans to Camuzzi Gas Pampeana S.A. ("CGP") and Camuzzi Gas del Sur S.A. ("CGS" and, together with CGP, the "Borrowers"), for the amounts of US$30,000,000 and US$10,000,000, respectively. The funds ...

Fernando Carreño: Leadership and Vision at the Opening of Von Wobeser’s New Polanco Offices

Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra

"This inauguration is a firm step toward the future, without losing sight of the principles that have defined us since 1986."

Latin Counsel has had the privilege of interviewing Fernando Carreño, a partner at Von Wobeser y Sierra, one of Mexico’s leading law firms. With a car...

How E-commerce and the Digital Economy Are Transforming International Freight Transport in Guatemala

Guatemala, Alegalis

Alegalis | E-commerce has gone from being a trend to a fundamental driver of the global economy, and Guatemala is no exception. More and more companies—from large exporters to SMEs—are integrating digital platforms to manage sales, logistics, and business relationships internationally. But what does...

From the river Thames to Colombia: extradition and forensic keys in the thallium poisoning case

Colombia, Diaz Reus

Diaz Reus | A Technical-Investigative Analysis of Criminal Responsibility, Mental Health, and International Judicial Cooperation The case of the poisoning of minors in Colombia through the ingestion of raspberries contaminated with thallium has quickly transcended the domestic criminal sphere to ...

Bomchil and Marval advise on PSA Finance Argentina’s triple-series notes issuance

Argentina, Bomchil | Marval O’Farrell Mairal

In a significant capital markets transaction, Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal provided legal counsel on PSA Finance Argentina’s successful issuance of three distinct series of notes totaling over ARS 24.5 billion and 12 million UVA. Issued under PSA’s Global Notes Program on December 19, 2025, t...

Benefits and opportunities of investing or living in Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, Guzmán Ariza

Guzman Ariza - Investing or living in Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic offers a mix of financial upside, lifestyle perks, and strategic opportunities. Real Estate Investment Potential High Capital Gains: Property prices have risen steadily over the last decade. As infrastructure improv...

Bulk Sales: how to ensure your Deal is Valid

Costa Rica, Arias Law

Arias Law | For anyone considering acquiring part of a business unit or its assets, it is essential to understand the legal implications of the transaction before moving forward. Determining whether your transaction qualifies as a bulk sale (purchase of a commercial establishment) and securing prope...

TozziniFreire and Machado Meyer lead strategic alliance between Petrobras and Lightsource bp

Brazil, TozziniFreire Advogados

Brazilian oil company Petrobras finalized the acquisition of 49.99% of Lightsource bp subsidiaries in Brazil, an operation aimed at developing onshore renewable energy projects. The transaction will be structured as a joint venture with shared management. TozziniFreire Advogados represented the b...

Inspiring Women in Law: A Conversation with María Teresa Jayo, Business Law Manager at Beiersdorf

Mexico, In-House Counsel

"Legal teams must be architects of integrity within every organization"

Latin Counsel has had the pleasure of conversing with María Teresa Jayo, Business Law Manager at Beiersdorf, whose 17-year career illustrates the succ...

Treasury to Reveal Major "Zero-Profit" Taxpayers in Costa Rica

Costa Rica, EY Law

EY Law | In compliance with the new Fiscal Transparency Law No. 10808, EY Law informs of the Ministry of Finance’s new obligation to annually publish the list of large taxpayers reporting zero profits or losses. This obligation was established in the Fiscal Transparency Law No. 10808, published i...

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