This document discusses open access in Latin America. It notes some progress that has been made with open access laws and projects in certain countries. However, it also raises two concerns: (1) new support models promoted by large publishers that may undermine open access, and (2) the increasing use of criminal copyright laws to deter sharing, even in non-commercial contexts, which goes against international standards. The document advocates that sharing for non-commercial purposes should not be considered a criminal offense.