Daniel Fink

This week, #ICANN President and CEO Kurtis Lindqvist is visiting our Latin America and Caribbean regional office in Montevideo, Uruguay, for bilateral meetings with regional partners at the Casa de Internet and local government authorities.

🌎 Our Latin America and the Caribbean August 2026 newsletter is out! In it, you will find a recap of SoDTIC2026, the 2026 Brazilian Internet Governance School, how we are engaging Brazil’s DNS Operators on KSK Rollover preparedness, and our most recent community profile, among other relevant news. Read it here >> conta.cc/3RUI3Hf

Understanding malicious domain registration data requires looking beyond the numbers. A new #ICANN blog examines the distinction between reported and confirmed #DNSAbuse, the scope of ICANN’s definition, and the importance of methodology and context. Read more: go.icann.org/45OrKiq

🌎 Our Latin America and the Caribbean May newsletter is out! In it, you will find a recap of the OAS-CITEL IX General Assembly, our recent ICANN Near You stop in Peru, and our most recent community profile, among other relevant news. Read it here >> conta.cc/4euESPk

📢 #ICANN has launched the Universal Acceptance (UA) Curriculum program. UA is a technical necessity for a multilingual Internet, helping ensure all valid domain names and related email addresses work across Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems regardless of script, language, or character length. 🌟 The program enables academic institutions to integrate Internationalized Domain Names, Email Address Internationalization, and UA into relevant degree programs at no charge, with faculty training and support to add the topics into new or existing courses. 🔗 Learn more: go.icann.org/3ZUc2zu #AUBH #ForALifetimeOfSuccess #Unimodelo

Discover how a .Brand domain can transform your digital strategy, enhance security, and build trust. Join us as we explore the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. 🗓️ 26 February 2026 | 14:00 UTC 💡 Register now >> bit.ly/4bWmvl8

📢 The #ICANN Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Strategic Plan for FY26–30 is out! Developed with input from the community and aligned with ICANN’s Strategic Plan, the plan includes newly defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and ensure accountability >> go.icann.org/4kHmFzd

#ICANN Technical Engagement Manager Nicolás Antoniello presents How the Internet Works, sharing key historical insights into the Internet’s core functions with a full room of diverse stakeholders at the University of Guyana. 🌐 ICANN Near You | #Caribbean cc @uniofguyana

🎥  Planning to apply for a new gTLD?   In this video, Kristy Buckley, Sr. Director for the New gTLD Program at #ICANN, shares how ICANN is preparing applicants for the 2026 Round through webinars, educational resources, application system demos, and more.   🔗 Visit the New gTLD Program website to stay up to date >> go.icann.org/3NVG7bS

🔔 In a few days: The second webinar in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round webinar series. 2026 Round New gTLD Applicant Journey Overview 🗓 27 January, 16:00 UTC This 90-minute session provides an end-to-end view of gTLD application processing stages and milestones, helping applicants and community members better understand application requirements and roles across the process. 🔗 Learn more and register: go.icann.org/4bruSEV

What’s next for DNS Abuse mitigation at #ICANN? In this ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA session, we’ll break down recent progress and upcoming policy work on associated-domain checks and unrestricted API access, recently approved by the GNSO Council. 📅 28 January 2026 | ⏰ 12:00–12:30 UTC Learn more and register today: go.icann.org/4quvgHE