The Latin American Blog, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting Latin America. It covers topics such as infrastructure concessions, international trade agreements like NAFTA and USMCA, sanctions enforcement and compliance, foreign investment reviews including CFIUS, and cross-border commercial transactions. The blog addresses government policies, enforcement trends, and dispute resolution relevant to businesses operating in or with Latin American countries. It also highlights sector-specific matters including transportation, energy, and customs compliance, providing insights into legal risks and strategic considerations in the region.
By Curt Dombek
U.S. importers and their suppliers breathed a collective sigh of relief this month after U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it was not going forward with its planned rule change that would have essentially eliminated the…
By Albert Lu
EB-5 Investor Visa Basics
Under Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 10,000 immigrant visas per year are available to qualified individual investors (and accompanying spouse & minor children) seeking to obtain permanent resident “green card”…
On September 22, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction and 42-month sentence of Mauricio Alfonso Mazza-Alaluf (“Mazza-Alaluf”), a Chilean national, for conspiring to operate and actually operating an unlicensed money…
Mexico’s Federal Law for the Protection of Personal data (la Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares) (the “Law”) protects an individual’s personal data by restricting its use and prescribing the way…
By Daniel L. Brown & Giselle Rivers
On May 27, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed in part and remanded in part a district court’s decision certifying class actions against the Republic of Argentina and granting…
By Jerry Gumpel & Larissa Calva-Ruiz
A few years ago, the Mexican government set its sights expanding it manufacturing capabilities in the aerospace industry. The preliminary results from this effort are in and the Mexican story is a story of success. Due…
By Curt Dombek and Karin Johnson
With the award to Rio de Janeiro of two of the highest profile sports events in the world—the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics—many U.S. and multinational corporations will be looking for…
By Jerry Gumpel
In February, Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon approved a decree establishing new incentives for the film industry in Mexico. Mr. Calderon announced the incentives at a special ceremony held March 9, 2010 at Baja Studios in Rosarito,…
By Keith Gercken and Dawn Mayer
On February 4, 2010, the Department of Treasury signed a new income tax treaty with Chile, signifying a milestone for both countries. The treaty has not yet been ratified, but if approved by the U.S.…
U.S. persons are generally required to file an annual information statement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) disclosing any beneficial interest in, or signatory authority over, bank or other financial accounts located outside the U.S. This information…
