November 2025 - lac-discuss-en

LACRALO Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

Dear All, The next LACRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 17 November 2025 at 23:00 UTC for 90 minutes . Spanish, French and Portuguese interpretations will be provided.(subject to availability) For other times: https://tinyurl.com/353evpre Please note that the agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAxIw<https://tinyurl.com/6wedd2dw> Wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/NJQi Zoom Room Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/7NvEUW72RUeg4fLyCXHS4A / MUST REGISTER TO JOIN! / Password: LAC-Mont11 *****Please note that to join English, Spanish, French & Portuguese interpretation, you need to join Zoom.****** Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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SSAC 132 available - disposable
by Vanda Scartezini Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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RV: [At-Large] APRALO Bytes - Latin Script Diacritics, 6 Nov 2025
by Dr. Alejandro Pisanty Baruch Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

Hi all, here APRALO Bytes provides a very useful summary of the question around Latin Script Diacritics, which may be helpful for all LACRALO members to understand the issues and assess the present state of affairs. Alejandro Pisanty ________________________________ De: Justine Chew via At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> Enviado: viernes, 7 de noviembre de 2025 09:53 a. m. Para: At-Large CC: Alac Asunto: [At-Large] APRALO Bytes - Latin Script Diacritics, 6 Nov 2025 Dear all, Here is the next APRALO Byte, which is on the topic of Latin Script Diacritics, published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). Kind regards, APRALO Leadership Team ---------------------- APRALO Bytes (see: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYCbG) is aimed at keeping the community apprised of issues or topics of importance to the At-Large and/or APRALO community in a manner that is issue/topic-focused, informative yet lightweight, while encouraging community interest and discourse in such issues/topics. Feedback and contributions are welcomed; please reach out if you wish to contribute a Byte.

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** REGISTER** APRALO ICANN84 Read-out on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** ** Please register for Zoom ** *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/QocN15WsRAWo_iwcn89i3Q Please join us and spread the word! Dear All, You are invited to participate in the interactive ICANN84 Read-out organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes, featuring At-Large, GAC, GNSO, ccNSO and ICANN84 Fellow panellists from the APAC region. Panellists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN84 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/35z78wfw The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoCJIg APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/QocN15WsRAWo_iwcn89i3Q Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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Fwd: [ALAC] We need to say something about this. I think.
by carlos dionisio aguirre Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

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Fwd: [ALAC] Latin Diacritics: Where we are, how we got here and what's next
by Lance Hinds Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Good Morning Colleagues. Please see below the latest on the issue of Latin Script Diacritics in the 2026 Guidebook. For your information and guidance Lance ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jonathan Zuck via ALAC <alac(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 at 10:14 AM Subject: [ALAC] Latin Diacritics: Where we are, how we got here and what's next To: Satish Babu via ALAC <alac(a)icann.org> Dear ALAC colleagues, You will no doubt be aware of the disaffection expressed during ICANN84 regarding the lack of treatment for Latin script diacritics in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook (“the Issue”). Here are some background facts on the Issue and next steps proposed to be taken to address the Issue. *Background Facts* The GNSO EPDP on IDNs (Phase 1, which started in May 2023) was tasked with developing policy on the treatment of gTLD variants at the top level; where variants is simply defined as two or more labels being considered by script panels as the same (word) - the best example of this is the traditional version and simplified version of the same Chinese word. In the case of the Latin Script, the Latin Script Label Generation Panel (managed by ICANN org) determined that a Latin ASCII label (i.e. without diacritics, eg. Quebec) and a Diacritic version of that label (i.e. Québec) were NOT to be considered as variants of each other, based on an ‘analysis’ of the standard method of writing the languages of Western and Central Europe, most of sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, as well as many languages in other parts of the world. This meant that the matter of a Latin ASCII label and a Diacritic version of that label being considered as the same word was out of scope for the EPDP on IDNs (which only dealt with policy for variants). Knowing that this was the case, as ALAC Chair, I had, as far back as June 2023, written <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/zuck-…> to the then GNSO Chair, Sebastien Ducos, drawing attention to the issue and requesting for action to resolve the issue. This was on the counsel of Justine Chew, who was then the Vice-Chair of the GNSO EPDP on IDNs, and ALAC Liaison to the GNSO. The GNSO Council subsequently set a path - albeit a long one and with the understanding that the outcome not be a prerequisite for the Next Round - for the Latin Diacritics PDP to be initiated to develop an exception by considering a single issue: *In circumstances where a base ASCII gTLD and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD are NOT variants of each other, what mechanism is needed in order to allow a single registry operator to simultaneously operate both gTLDs?* The GNSO adopts a detailed process for PDP <https://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/pdp>s which is consistently adhered to for completeness, but at times, the GNSO Council may agree to drop steps which it deems unnecessary (normally only limited to a call for an Issue Report). Where the GNSO is developing policy for an issue, the ICANN Board will only act when the GNSO Council-approved PDP Final Report is submitted for the Board’s consideration. Adoption by the ICANN Board of GNSO policy recommendations is required for ICANN org to implement the same. As it currently stands, the revised timeline for the public comment on the PDP’s initial recommendations is December 2025 - January 2026, with submission of its Final Report to the GNSO Council targeted for August 2026 (as opposed to the original estimate of Nov 2026). [image: image.png] ALAC Leadership also raised this Issue with the GAC during the ICANN84 ALAC-GAC Bilateral and understood that the GAC will include a response in its ICANN84 GAC Communique. Alan Barrett, ICANN Board member and Board liaison to the Latin Diacritics PDP has, in response to Sergio Salinas Porto and Bill Jouris’ comments during ICANN84 public sessions, lamented the omission of Latin diacritics treatment in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook, but is hopeful that something could be done to rectify this omission. “*Unfortunately, with the timing of this work I think it is probably too late for it to be included but ICANN Org staff will try to see if something is possible. We can't commit to anything, but we can try*.” “*I very much agree that it is important but on the other hand we do have to follow our process. **We have not received policy or guidance from the GNSO Council on what to do and maybe the GNSO Council would like to make a request to the Board to put in some kind of placeholder. **Personally, I would very much welcome that, but it has not happened and for now I think our hands are tied.”* This hope was confirmed during Justine’s and my very brief conversation with Leon Sanchez and Alan Barrett right before the ICANN Board meeting on 30 October 2025. Accordingly, on 30 October 2025, the ICANN Board adopted the draft 2026 Applicant Guidebook for the Next Round, without any reference to Latin script diacritics. I am informed that immediately after that ICANN Board meeting and based on Alan Barrett’s remarks, Justine had brief words with Sebastien Ducos (currently the GNSO Liaison to the GAC) on a possible GNSO Council request to the ICANN Board for a solution to this issue, even if a temporary one to tie us over until such time that the ICANN Board adopts the Latin Diacritics Final Report well after August 2026. She also alerted incoming GNSO Chair, Susan Payne, to expect a GAC intervention on the same issue. (see: https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/icann84-dublin-communique, item IV.1(c) on page 6) *Proposed Next Steps* That a letter from the ALAC Chair to the GNSO Chair be prepared and sent to inquire after and to support such a GNSO Council request, which could include “*some kind of placeholder*” in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook, for the ICANN Board’s consideration and adoption. Then follow up on further action, as needed. Ultimately, the quicker the Final Report of Latin Diacritics PDP reaches the ICANN Board for consideration and adoption, the better it is for all concerned. Jonathan Zuck ALAC Chair Jonathan Zuck *Director, Future of Work Project* Innovators Network Foundation *www.InnovatorsNetwork.org <http://www.InnovatorsNetwork.org>* _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list -- alac(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave(a)icann.org At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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[lac-discuss-es] Re: Un Abrazo de Gratitud: Fortalecimiento Regional y Reconocimiento al trabajo.
by lac-discuss-es＠icann.org Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

[[-- Translated text (es -> en) --]] Dear Lance and Sandra, Thank you for your words, I'm sure this ship is in good hands. We have a lot to do together. I am available for whatever this new leadership needs and whatever I also need my region. This latest ICANN meeting allowed us to make progress as a region. on the debates and intervention in the policies discussed at ICANN. Our challenge in the coming times is to maintain the pace in Discussing policies, I have no doubt that will be the horizon that will lead the board and the leadership. We have three good ALAC Members, four new regional leaders, and one If the directory works, nothing can go wrong. Hugs and good luck! *Sergio Salinas Porto**Internaut President Argentina - LACRALO/ICANN <https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/lacralo> **Argentine Association of Internet users<http://www.internauta.org.ar/> /FeTIA <http://www.fetia.org.ar/> **FUILAC - Federation of Internet Users of LAC<https://fuilac.org> **facebook: salinasporto <http://www.facebook.com/salinasporto> **twitter: sergiosalinas <http://twitter.com/sergiosalinas> **Mobi:+54 9 223 5 215819**"Hopefully we can be disobedient every time we receive humiliating orders our * *conscience or violate our common sense* Eduardo Galeano On Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM, Lance Hinds via lac-discuss-es (< lac-discuss-es(a)icann.org>) wrote: > Dear Harold, > > On behalf of the 2025-27 LACRALO Board of Directors, let me thank you for > your long and dedicated service as President to this organisation. > > I would also be remiss if I did not extend our thanks to my dear brother > Sergio. Sir, you have been there since the beginning and have provided > yeoman service. We will give thanks in words but realize that words cannot > truly express our heartfelt appreciation. > > We pledge to continue the tradition of service and look forward to > consulting with both of you as we work to further build and evolve the > Latin and Caribbean Regional At Large Organisation. > > Regards > > > Lance > > Lance Hinds > Chief Technology Officer > BrainStreet Group > 287 'C' Albert St. > Georgetown Guyana > > > > > This message contains information that may be privileged and/or > confidential and is the property of BrainStreet Technologies or BrainStreet > Learning. The information contained herein is intended only for the > individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorized to > receive it . If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized > to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or take any action > in reliance to the contents of this information or any part thereof and it > may be unlawful to do so. If you receive this message in error, please > notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message from > your system. BrainStreet Technologies or BrainStreet Learning are neither > liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information > contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt. > > > On Thu, 30 Oct 2025 at 5:16 PM, lac-discuss-es--- via lac-discuss-en < > lac-discuss-en(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> [[-- Translated text (es -> en) --]] >> >> Dear LACRALO team, >> >> I want to extend my sincerest thanks to the entire LACRALO region >> for the unconditional support and energy shown in our plan to >> actively strengthen our participation within the ICANN ecosystem. >> >> Thanks to this collective effort, we are succeeding in bringing more >> projects from >> regional impact and we are actively and proactively participating in >> various >> working groups, ensuring that the voice of end users of >> The voice of the internet in Latin America and the Caribbean must be >> heard clearly. >> >> I would like to give special recognition to the director(s) of the >> groups of >> work and alac members as a team of the Lacralo Board of Directors, for >> the >> countless hours, the effort and deep dedication with which they have >> We have addressed the topics that have warranted our volunteer work. >> Commitment is the driving force that allows us to achieve the best. >> purposes for the region's presence within the At-Large Community. >> >> In particular, special recognition to Lance, Sandra, Vanda and >> Lilian, for being a Vice-Leader concerned with regional issues and for >> its openness to consultation exchange to ensure a smooth transition >> fluid and efficient of our responsibilities. >> >> We will continue working with the same determination in all areas >> possible to fulfill the Strategic Plan that we have outlined, >> promoting and defending the rights and interests of end users >> of the Internet in our region and within the global ecosystem. >> >> A hug of gratitude and appreciation to all. We'll stay in touch and >> ready for >> the next challenges. >> >> Fraternally, >> Harold Arcos >> Former LACRALO President / At-Large Community] >> >> Sent through my H device. >> Sorry for the typos and brevity >> _______________________________________________ >> lac-discuss-en mailing list -- lac-discuss-en(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to lac-discuss-en-leave(a)icann.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your >> personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance >> with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and >> the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You >> can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or >> configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or >> disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. >> > _______________________________________________ > lac-discuss-es mailing list -- lac-discuss-es(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to lac-discuss-es-leave(a)icann.org > > http://www.lacralo.org > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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