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Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AIHealth & Life Sciences

International Agreement

Latin American countries adopt sweeping AI declaration

Representatives of 17 Latin American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Suriname and Uruguay) have signed the Cartagena Declaration on AI governance. The declaration includes (1) adherence to UNESCO's ethics recommendations from the AI for Good Global Summit, (2) alignment with existing soft law instruments like the OECD's AI recommendations, and (3) continuation of similar AI initiatives previously signed in Montevideo and Santiago. The text of the declaration has yet to be publicly revealed.

10 August 2024Generative AIData Privacy & Protection

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Brazil and Paraguay sign agreement to improve health surveillance standards in Latin America

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) and Paraguay's Health Surveillance Directorate (Dinavisa) have signed a Declaration of Intent to enhance health surveillance standards in Latin America. This agreement, formalized during the International Health Dialogue in Rio de Janeiro, aims to intensify the monitoring of medicines and health products to combat the circulation of irregular and counterfeit items. The partnership seeks to harmonize best practices, strengthen health technology market control, and build a robust technical barrier against illegal trade in the region. The agreement also lays the groundwork for future technical negotiations, emphasizing continuous information exchange and joint actions to promote regional development, underscoring the shared commitment to protecting public health without borders.

27 March 2026Health & Life Sciences

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