This document discusses regulatory capacities for quality assurance of medicines from the perspectives of Latin America and INVIMA, Colombia's regulatory authority. It outlines INVIMA's experience strengthening GMP certification programs and post-market surveillance efforts. Regional cooperation through organizations like PAHO and integration forums are highlighted as ways to improve technical capacities and harmonize regulatory frameworks across Latin America. Strengthening research and development, surveillance, and appropriate use of medicines are recommended strategies for developing country regulatory authorities.