Latest Update on COVID-19 Measures
This is the latest update on COVID-19 Measures as of April 27th, 2020.
To halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 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.
Because of 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 certificate issuance.
- Argentina: Closure has been extended until May 10th. Laboratories have resumed activities under limited service hours. ENACOM Offices will remain closed until May 30th.
- Brazil: Laboratories are slowly reopening on a case-by-case basis.
- Mexico: Closure has also been extended until May 10th. Laboratories are closed, and certifying bodies are working remotely. IFT is receiving digital submissions to be processed after COVID-19 only.
- 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 will reopen on May 4th.
- Peru: MTC is accepting only homologation submissions through VUCE.
- Regulators in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Uruguay, and Panama continue to offer limited service from home offices.
- Regulators that remain closed include Bolivia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Paraguay.
- Telcor Nicaragua continues to maintain its normal service levels.
Summary of Updates
The chart below provides visibility on the latest updates.
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