Latin America Crypto Guide publishes country-specific guides to buying, selling, and using cryptocurrency across Latin America. This page explains how we research, write, verify, and maintain that content — and how we make money — so you can judge our work for yourself.
How We Research and Test
Every exchange guide is built around one question: does this actually work for someone in this specific country? We evaluate platforms on the factors that matter locally — support for local payment rails (PIX in Brazil, SPEI and OXXO in Mexico, Mercado Pago in Argentina, PSE and Nequi in Colombia, Yape and Plin in Peru, Pago Movil in Venezuela), KYC requirements for local IDs (CPF, CURP/RFC, DNI, Cedula), deposit and withdrawal methods in the local currency, P2P liquidity, and total fees and spreads. A global ranking is not enough; an exchange that is excellent in Europe may be impractical in Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires.
Local-Accuracy Verification
Before any guide is published, it passes a local-reality check. We verify that:
- Currency and amounts are stated in the correct local currency (MXN, BRL, ARS, COP, CLP, PEN, VES).
- Payment methods named are ones people in that country actually use.
- Regulation matches the current legal position, checked against official sources such as the country’s financial regulator and central bank.
- Exchange availability reflects whether a platform genuinely operates for users in that country, including current KYC rules.
Sources We Rely On
For regulatory and legal statements we cite primary, official sources — for example Mexico’s CNBV and Banco de Mexico, Brazil’s CVM and Banco Central do Brasil, and Argentina’s CNV, plus the equivalent authorities in each country we cover. We do not republish rumours or unverified claims.
How We Make Money (Affiliate Disclosure)
Some links on this site are affiliate links: if you open an account through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our assessment. We recommend exchanges based on how well they serve users in a given country, not on commission rates. Our full affiliate disclosure explains this in detail.
Updates and Corrections
Crypto regulation and exchange features change quickly in Latin America. We revisit and update our guides as conditions change, and each guide shows when it was last updated. If you spot something inaccurate or out of date, please contact us — we review every correction and fix verified errors promptly.
Editorial Independence
No exchange, sponsor, or advertiser can buy a recommendation or a higher ranking on Latin America Crypto Guide. Our guidance reflects our own research and testing. Cryptocurrency is volatile and carries risk; nothing on this site is financial advice, and you should always do your own research before investing.