The Dominican Republic has taken the helm of the Association of Latin American Telecommunications Regulators (Regulatel) for a second time, signaling a major institutional milestone and solidifying the country’s leadership role in the region’s telecommunications agenda.
Regulatel comprises telecommunications regulatory authorities from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, bringing together countries like Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Its mission is to articulate common positions and harmonize public policies in telecommunications and digital transformation.
Guido Gómez Mazara, president of the Board of Directors of the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), officially assumed the post on behalf of the nation during the organization’s 28th Plenary Assembly, held in Punta Cana. The presidency was transferred from Colombia, which was represented by Claudia Ximena Bustamante, executive director of the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC).
Gómez Mazara emphasized that this new role transcends mere protocol, positioning the country strategically to drive regional consensus.
“Regulatel is more than just another body: it is the point where regulators, operators, multilateral forums, and strategic partners converge. It is the space where the entire sector chain comes together to build joint solutions,” he stated.
Upon taking the presidency, the Dominican Republic committed to an agenda focused on shared regional challenges. Key priorities include closing digital gaps, strengthening digital security, ensuring sustained improvement in service quality, tackling affordability issues, and adapting regulatory frameworks to rapid technological evolution.
“Closing gaps and supporting the technological leap without leaving anyone behind is not just a slogan; it is a concrete task that calls on all of us,” Gómez Mazara stressed.
The transfer ceremony also highlighted the importance of birregional cooperation between Latin America and Europe. Representatives from Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) and the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) participated, underscoring the exchange that helps build a common regulatory language and raise industry standards across both continents.
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16 December 2025