Overview

• On July 17 the government formalized the system under Resolution Sintetizada 960/2025 published in the Boletín Oficial.
• Cell Broadcast sends emergency messages via cellular antennas to all 2G-and-above devices without requiring apps, data or subscriptions.
• Alerts interrupt ongoing calls and require users to acknowledge messages before they disappear.
• The technology is modeled on systems in Israel and Mexico for climate and conflict warnings.
• Authorities say operators will soon begin public testing and detail activation protocols to ensure nationwide coverage.