Policies aimed at fostering digital government processes are gaining traction in Latin America, at local and regional levels. While these initiatives can streamline access to public services, it can also make them less accessible, less clear, and put people’s fundamental rights at risk. As we move forward, we must emphasize transparency and privacy guarantees during government digital transition processes. Regional Approach to Digitalization In November, the Ninth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean approved the 2026 Digital Agenda for the region (eLAC 2026). This initiative unfolds within the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), a regional cooperation forum focused on furthering the economic development of LAC countries. One of the thematic pillars of eLAC 2026 is the digital transformation […]
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