Latin America Legal

Legal developments & business opportunities arising in Latin America

Latin America Legal, published by Squire Patton Boggs, focuses on legal and regulatory developments affecting Latin America. The blog covers topics such as labor and employment law reforms, trade agreements and international trade policy, corporate governance, infrastructure projects, and public policy issues impacting the region. It also addresses cross-border relations, including U.S.-Latin America diplomatic and economic ties, immigration, and regional security. The blog discusses sector-specific matters like manufacturing, energy, and financial services, as well as social issues such as gender equality and labor rights. It provides analysis of legislative initiatives, government programs, and economic trends relevant to businesses and policymakers operating in Latin America.

On November 12, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a bill initiative that, if enacted, will have a significant impact on outsourcing and the use of service entities currently in use to minimize Mexican employee profit-sharing obligations. The initiative includes…