AI Governance and Regulation in Latin America

The event will feature the launch of the Latin American AI Governance Index and provide a platform for sharing national experiences, regulatory innovations, and research-policy collaboration. Organised by the UCL Institute of the Americas in partnership with RAI UK and CENIA (Chile), the panel includes high-level speakers from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile:

• A presentation of the Latin American AI Governance Index
• Reflections on national frameworks, governance challenges, and regional coordination
• Q&A with the audience

Confirmed Presenters:

• Fabio Senne, Centro Regional de Estudios sobre el Desarrollo de la Sociedad de la Información, Cetic.br (Brazil)
• María de Lourdes Martínez Villaseñor, Presidenta, Sociedad Mexicana de Inteligencia Artificial (Mexico)
• Rodrigo Durán, Gerente de CENIA (Chile)
• Marcelo Mendoza (Universidad Catolica de Chile)

Discussion will focus on responsible AI governance, regional coordination, and opportunities for building lasting international partnerships. This event is part of a project led by Dr Nestor Castañeda that seeks to deepen understanding of how Latin American countries are navigating the complex governance landscape surrounding artificial intelligence, and what role international cooperation can play.