In order to halt the spread of COVID-19, almost all Latin American governments have imposed restricted mobility for certain hours and reduced working hours in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, many government offices are fully or partially closed.
Due to these restrictions, delays will be incurred for type approvals and other regulatory processes for telecommunications and other equipment. In some cases, there is currently no estimated date for the certificate issuance.
Measures Taken by Each Country
| Country | Details |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Extended closure until May 10th; laboratories have resumed activities under limited service hours. ENACOM Offices will be closed until May 30th. |
| Brazil | Laboratories are open; certifying bodies are working from home, delays are expected. |
| Bolivia | Extended closure until May 10th; expecting to resume normal activities by May 11th. |
| Mexico | Extended closure until May 31st; laboratories are closed, and certifying bodies are working remotely. IFT is receiving digital submissions. |
| Panama | ASEP is now receiving submissions but none will be reviewed before the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted. Agents are working remotely on a limited schedule. Offices are reopened. |
| Peru | MTC is accepting only homologation submissions through VUCE. |
| Uruguay | Offices have resumed attention from 10:00 to 15:00. |
| Other | Regulators in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Uruguay, and Panama continue offering limited service from home offices. Regulators that remain closed are Bolivia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Paraguay. |
| Nicaragua | Telcor Nicaragua continues to maintain its service levels as normal. |
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