South America: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the first time since Mexico's federal government rolled out its pandemic monitoring system in June 2020, all of the nation's thirty-two states have been given the green light to conduct social...

On 6 March 2022, the government of Guyana removed the requirement to complete the COVID-19 passenger locator form for all travelers entering the country.

On February 15, 2022, the Chilean government issued an extension of its border restrictions through the end of March 2022.

The Brazilian tax authorities have established a phased implementation schedule for mandatory electronic fiscal document issuance under the new IBS and CBS tax reform, beginning August 2026. Companies must prepare for staggered compliance deadlines across different document types, with special attention to the first phase starting August 3, 2026, which includes NF-e, NFC-e, and various transport and service documents.

The Puerto Rico Department of Health (PR DOH) has issued new Guidelines for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing for COVID-19 (Guidelines).

As COVID-19 positivity rates continue to decrease, on February 13, 2022, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued three news executive orders revising travelers' declaration requirements, relaxing COVID-19 restrictions...

On December 7th the Mexican regulatory agency COFEPRIS approved the marketing authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines.

The government of Brazil introduced new COVID-19 related eligibility requirements for travelers entering the country. Under this update, all travelers...

On September 1, 2022, the Chilean government announced a reduction of entry requirements for visitors entering Chile, including eliminating the requirement of the International Travelers...

On 25 May 2023, the sanitary emergency declared in Peru on March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic finished.

On May 11, 2023, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2023-012 ("EO 2023-012" or "EO"), through which he declared the end of the state of emergency caused by COVID-19.

The World Health Organization has designated 10 September as 'World Mental Health Day'. Work can be vital for our mental wellbeing, giving purpose and financial stability...