LACNIC · RIR Watchdog
Temporary Transfers
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- Policy ID
- LAC-2023-7
- RIR
- LACNIC
- Official status
- Withdrawn
- Normalized status
- Withdrawn
- Introduced
- Aug 14, 2025
- Last source update
- Oct 10, 2026
- Coverage
- Partial
Who actually shaped the debate?
Policy evolution
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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This mechanism could be slightly modified to be equivalent to leasing, and yet have multiple advantages for both parties: temporary transfers.Source facts ↗
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This mechanism could be slightly modified to be equivalent to leasing, but have multiple advantages for both parties: temporary transfers.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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It is important to stress that those who need these transfers by way of a “lease” tend to be smaller entities or entities where initial investments are more moderate and, consequently, financially weaker.Source facts ↗
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It is important to stress that those who need these transfers by way of a “lease” tend to be smaller entities or entities with more moderate initial investments and, consequently, financially weaker.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Therefore, given that the ultimate goal must be IPv6 deployment, using IPv6-only and IPv4aaS, the number of IPv4 addresses that may be needed will be actually reduced.Source facts ↗
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Therefore, given that the ultimate goal must be IPv6 deployment, using IPv6-only and IPv4aaS, the number of necessary IPv4 addresses will actually decrease.Source facts ↗
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Finally, the proposal seeks to prioritize regional benefit, which is why it makes sense that it should apply only to transactions carried out in the region.Source facts ↗
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Finally, the proposal seeks to prioritize regional benefit, which is why it makes sense that it should apply only to transactions within the region.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Furthermore, this prevents permanent transfers from losing reciprocity with those regions that require reciprocity.Source facts ↗
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Furthermore, it prevents permanent transfers from losing reciprocity with those regions that require it.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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The Board could establish specific rates for this type of transfer and/or for their extension.Source facts ↗
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The Board might establish specific rates for this type of transfer and/or for their extension.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Temporary and Permanent IPv4 Address Transfers Both temporary and permanent IPv4 address transfers will be allowed between LIRs and/or end users (hereinafter “entities”), under the conditions below.Source facts ↗
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Temporary and Permanent IPv4 Address Transfers Both temporary and permanent IPv4 address transfers will be allowed between LIRs and/or end users (hereinafter “entities”), as provided for below.Source facts ↗
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This policy applies both to transfers where one of the entities involved is part of another region (inter-RIR transfers) as well as to transfers within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR transfers).Source facts ↗
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This policy applies to transfers where one of the entities involved is part of another region (inter-RIR transfers) as well as to transfers within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR transfers).Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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LACNIC or the corresponding RIR (depending on whether the transfer is inbound or outbound) will verify the holder of the resources to be transferred and check that they are not involved in any dispute.Source facts ↗
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LACNIC or the corresponding RIR (depending on whether the transfer is inbound or outbound) will verify the holder of the resources to be transferred and ensure that the resources are free from any disputes.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In the case of inter-RIR transfers, the documentation supporting the transaction will be agreed between the two RIRs.Source facts ↗
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In the case of inter-RIR transfers, the documentation supporting the transaction will be agreed between both RIRs.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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LACNIC shall maintain a publicly accessible transfer log of all IPv4 address block transfers registered before LACNIC.Source facts ↗
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LACNIC shall maintain a publicly accessible transfer log of all permanent IPv4 address block transfers.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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This log will be used to record the initial date on which the transaction took place, the entity that originated the transfer, the receiving entity, the transferred addresses, the end date of the transaction, and in the case of inter-RIR transfers, the source and destination RIRs.Source facts ↗
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This log will be used to record the date on which the transaction took place, the entity that originated the transfer, the receiving entity, the transferred addresses, and, in the case of inter-RIR transfers, the source and destination RIRs.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Rationale (Describe the problem you intend to solve) Mixed feelings exist among the community when we discuss the need to allow the leasing of addresses (broadly understood as any of its possible modalities) as a mechanism for transitioning to IPv6 or to allow new entrants.Source facts ↗
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Rationale (Describe the problem you intend to solve) The community expresses mixed feelings when discussing the need to allow the lease of addresses (broadly understood as any of its possible modalities) as a mechanism for transitioning to IPv6 or to allow new entrants.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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This mechanism could be slightly modified to be equivalent to leasing, but have multiple advantages for both parties: temporary transfers.Source facts ↗
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This mechanism could be slightly modified to be equivalent to leasing but with multiple advantages for both parties: temporary transfers.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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This policy applies both to transfers where one of the organizations involved is part of another region (inter-RIR transfers) as well as to transfers within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR transfers).Source facts ↗
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This policy applies both to transfers where one of the entities involved is part of another region (inter-RIR transfers) as well as to transfers within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR transfers).Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In order for an organization within the LACNIC region to qualify for receiving a transfer, it must first go through the process of justifying its IPv4 resources before LACNIC.Source facts ↗
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In order for an entity within the LACNIC region to qualify for receiving a transfer, it must first go through the process of justifying its IPv4 resources before LACNIC.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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That is to say, the organization must justify before LACNIC the initial/additional allocation/assignment, as applicable, according to the policies in force.Source facts ↗
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In other words, the entity must justify before LACNIC the initial/additional allocation/assignment, as applicable, according to the policies in force.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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If the receiving organization is part of another region, it will be subject to the criteria, verifications, and requirements of the corresponding RIR.Source facts ↗
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If the receiving entity is in another region, it will be subject to the criteria, verifications, and requirements of the corresponding RIR.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In the case of intra-RIR transfers, both organizations must submit to LACNIC a signed copy of the legal document supporting the transfer.Source facts ↗
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In the case of intra-RIR transfers, both entities must submit to LACNIC a signed copy of the legal document supporting the transfer.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In the case of inter-RIR transfers, the documentation supporting the operation will be agreed between the two RIRs.Source facts ↗
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In the case of inter-RIR transfers, the documentation supporting the transaction will be agreed between the two RIRs.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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This log will be used to record the date on which the transaction took place, the organization that originated the transfer, the receiving organization, the transferred addresses and, in the case of inter-RIR transfers, the source and destination RIRs.Source facts ↗
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This log will be used to record the date on which the transaction took place, the entity that originated the transfer, the receiving entity, the transferred addresses, and, in the case of inter-RIR transfers, the source and destination RIRs.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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The organization that originated the transfer shall automatically be ineligible to receive IPv4 resource allocations and/or assignments from LACNIC for a period of one year as of the transaction date registered in the transfer log.Source facts ↗
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The entity that originated the transfer shall automatically be ineligible to receive IPv4 resource allocations and/or assignments from LACNIC for a period of one year as of the transaction date recorded in the transfer log.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Once the transfer is complete, LACNIC shall modify the information on the transferred resource in order to reflect the change of holder.Source facts ↗
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Once the transfer is complete, LACNIC shall modify the information on the transferred resource to reflect the change of holder.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Addresses from allocations or assignments from LACNIC, whether initial or additional, may not be transferred (in full or in part) for a period of three years as of their allocation or assignment date.Source facts ↗
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Addresses received as allocations or assignments from LACNIC, whether initial or additional, may not be transferred (in full or in part) for a period of three years as of their allocation or assignment date.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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However, we are forgetting that a community-accepted mechanism already exists.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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The goal is to guarantee compliance with the policies through a system equivalent to leasing, which allows avoiding security issues, control by the RIR/NIR, and the guarantee that the addresses will be returned at the conclusion of the lease period.Source facts ↗
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The goal is to guarantee compliance with the policies through a system equivalent to leasing, which would avoid security issues, control by the RIR/NIR, and guarantee that the addresses will be returned at the conclusion of the lease period.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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LACNIC or the corresponding RIR (depending on whether the transfer is inbound or outbound) will verify the holder of the resources to be transferred and check that they are not involved in any dispute.Source facts ↗
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LACNIC or the corresponding RIR (depending on whether the transfer is inbound or outbound) will verify the holder of the resources to be transferred and ensure that the resources are free from any dispute.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In the case of inter-RIR transfers, the documentation supporting the transaction will be agreed between the two RIRs.Source facts ↗
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In the case of inter-RIR transfers, the documentation supporting the transaction will be agreed between both RIRs.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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LACNIC or the corresponding RIR (depending on whether the transfer is inbound or outbound) will verify the holder of the resources to be transferred and ensure that the resources are free from any disputes.Source facts ↗
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LACNIC or the corresponding RIR (depending on whether the transfer is inbound or outbound) will verify the holder of the resources to be transferred and ensure that the resources are free from any dispute.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Temporary transfers are subject to additional conditions that must be guaranteed by the agreement between both parties: • The agreement must include clauses for revoking the transfer in case of misuse or abuse of the resources.Source facts ↗
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Temporary transfers must include revocation clauses to address the abuse of resources or other policy violations, protecting the original holder from any repercussions.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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It is advisable to establish requirements for the receiving entity, such as: • Having an ASN to announce the resources, • Having IPv6 or an IPv6 deployment plan, • Having RPKI for the resources, • Updating the geolocation and IRR information, and • Adhering to the best practices established by MANRS.Source facts ↗
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• The receiving entity must have operational IPv6 or an IPv6 deployment plan.Source facts ↗
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It is advisable to establish requirements for the receiving entity, such as: • Having an ASN to announce the resources, • Having IPv6 or an IPv6 deployment plan, • Having RPKI for the resources, • Updating the geolocation and IRR information, and • Adhering to the best practices established by MANRS.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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It is advisable to establish requirements for the receiving entity, such as: • Having an ASN to announce the resources, • Having IPv6 or an IPv6 deployment plan, • Having RPKI for the resources, • Updating the geolocation and IRR information, and • Adhering to the best practices established by MANRS.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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It is advisable to establish requirements for the receiving entity, such as: • Having an ASN to announce the resources, • Having IPv6 or an IPv6 deployment plan, • Having RPKI for the resources, • Updating the geolocation and IRR information, and • Adhering to the best practices established by MANRS.Source facts ↗
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• The receiving organization must comply with the best practices established by MANRS.Source facts ↗
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It is advisable to establish requirements for the receiving entity, such as: • Having an ASN to announce the resources, • Having IPv6 or an IPv6 deployment plan, • Having RPKI for the resources, • Updating the geolocation and IRR information, and • Adhering to the best practices established by MANRS.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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The entity originating the transfer is responsible for overseeing that these conditions are met.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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However, we are forgetting that a community-accepted mechanism already exists.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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The goal is to guarantee compliance with the policies through a system equivalent to leasing, which would avoid security issues, control by the RIR/NIR, and guarantee that the addresses will be returned at the conclusion of the lease period.Source facts ↗
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The goal is to guarantee compliance with the policies through a system equivalent to leasing, which allows avoiding security issues, control by the RIR/NIR, and the guarantee that the addresses will be returned at the conclusion of the lease period.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Current text (Does not exist, format similar to permanent transfers) New text Analyze diff 2.3.2.19.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Current text (Does not exist, format similar to permanent transfers) New text Analyze diff 2.3.2.19. Temporary IPv4 Address Transfers Temporary of IPv4 address transfers (operationally treated as sub-assignments and without requiring connectivity on the same physical infrastructure) will be permitted between LIRs and/or end users (explicitly allowing sub-assignments), hereinafter “entities”, exclusively within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR), under the following conditions.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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IPv4 Address Transfers IPv4 block transfers shall be allowed between LIRs and/or End Users (hereinafter organizations) in accordance with the conditions set forth in this section.Source facts ↗
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Temporary IPv4 Address Transfers Temporary of IPv4 address transfers (operationally treated as sub-assignments and without requiring connectivity on the same physical infrastructure) will be permitted between LIRs and/or end users (explicitly allowing sub-assignments), hereinafter “entities”, exclusively within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR), under the following conditions.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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This policy applies both to transfers where one of the entities involved is part of another region (inter-RIR transfers) as well as to transfers within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR transfers).Source facts ↗
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Temporary IPv4 Address Transfers Temporary of IPv4 address transfers (operationally treated as sub-assignments and without requiring connectivity on the same physical infrastructure) will be permitted between LIRs and/or end users (explicitly allowing sub-assignments), hereinafter “entities”, exclusively within the LACNIC region (intra-RIR), under the following conditions.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In order for an entity within the LACNIC region to qualify for receiving a transfer, it must first go through the process of justifying its IPv4 resources before LACNIC.Source facts ↗
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In order for an entity within the LACNIC region to qualify for receiving a transfer, it must first go through a simplified process of justifying its IPv4 resources before LACNIC.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In other words, the entity must justify before LACNIC the initial/additional allocation/assignment, as applicable, according to the policies in force.Source facts ↗
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The purpose of this process is to demonstrate that the recipient lacks sufficient addresses to meet their needs (e.g., launching a new service or entity, supporting user and/or infrastructure growth, transitioning to IPv6, temporary needs, etc.).Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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In other words, the entity must justify before LACNIC the initial/additional allocation/assignment, as applicable, according to the policies in force.Source facts ↗
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Given the wide range of scenarios that may arise, and to avoid being a limitation, LACNIC may specify the specific procedure, if necessary.Source facts ↗
Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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If the receiving entity is in another region, it will be subject to the criteria, verifications, and requirements of the corresponding RIR.Source facts ↗
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Given the wide range of scenarios that may arise, and to avoid being a limitation, LACNIC may specify the specific procedure, if necessary.Source facts ↗
Debate timeline
Entities
- Discussion messages0First activityUnknownLast activityUnknownFirst explicit stanceUnknownLatest explicit stanceUnknownStance changes0Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position statedOther policies39
Sources and coverage
Official policy sources
Public discussion archives
- lacnic-politicas
- Earliest captured
- Oct 21, 1999
- Latest captured
- Oct 8, 2026
- Last refresh
- Aug 13, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 26
- www.lacnic.net
- lacnic-anuncios
- Earliest captured
- Aug 13, 2026
- Latest captured
- Oct 7, 2026
- Last refresh
- Oct 11, 2026
- Coverage
- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 2,118
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- 0
- lacnic-ietf-lac
- Earliest captured
- May 30, 2013
- Latest captured
- Dec 30, 2015
- Last refresh
- Oct 10, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 1,133
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- 0
- lacnic-infofrida
- Earliest captured
- Aug 14, 2006
- Latest captured
- Sep 13, 2011
- Last refresh
- Oct 10, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 292
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- 0
- lacnic-iot
- Earliest captured
- Oct 6, 2015
- Latest captured
- Jul 11, 2017
- Last refresh
- Oct 10, 2026
- Coverage
- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 373
- Known gaps
- 0
- lacnic-lacnog
- Earliest captured
- Aug 1, 2026
- Latest captured
- Oct 9, 2026
- Last refresh
- Oct 11, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 6,123
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- 0
- lacnic-lactf
- Earliest captured
- Apr 13, 2004
- Latest captured
- Dec 29, 2006
- Last refresh
- Oct 10, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 2,267
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- 0
- lacnic-seguridad
- Earliest captured
- Jan 26, 2006
- Latest captured
- Dec 28, 2007
- Last refresh
- Oct 10, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 1,356
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- 0
Coverage
Partial
Earliest captured: Oct 21, 1999
Latest captured: Oct 11, 2026
Freshness
Known gaps
- politicas.lacnic.net: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- www.lacnic.net: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-politicas: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- www.lacnic.net: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-anuncios: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-ietf-lac: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-infofrida: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-iot: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-lacnog: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-lactf: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-seguridad: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
