In recognition of the telecommunications industry’s increasing importance for the growth and competitiveness of Latin American countries, this edition of the FAL Bulletin is based on the presentation given by Mr. Patricio Rozas of the Infrastructure Services Unit of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), at the International Forum on New Telecommunications and Broadcasting Models, organized by the Senate of the Republic of Mexico and held in Mexico City between 28 and 30 October 2013.