Por Israel Pantaleón
April 24, 2026
Completing government procedures in Mexico takes, on average, 6.9 hours per process, making it one of the countries with the slowest bureaucracies in Latin America, according to a study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) titled *The End of the Never-Ending Bureaucracy: Citizens, Bureaucracy, and Digital Government*.
Against this backdrop, Mexican startup Cora is transforming the way large companies manage their regulatory obligations. The platform was created with a clear objective: to facilitate compliance with complex procedures through advanced technology.
Juan Pablo Vera Martínez, co-founder and COO of Cora, explains that the startup emerged after identifying critical flaws in corporate regulatory teams. The founding team worked directly with companies facing difficulties in complying with regulations, which allowed them to identify an urgent need in the market.
Based on that experience, Cora developed a solution alongside its first clients. As a result, its approach prioritizes certainty and control in regulatory processes. This collaborative effort enabled the creation of a robust platform that today offers clear guarantees of compliance, notes Vera Martínez.
“The team’s prior experience in software development for international companies strengthened the proposal. That experience brought best technological practices that now allow Cora to offer a solid and efficient infrastructure for regulatory management,” explains the Cora co-founder.
Today, the startup operates as an artificial intelligence tool providing compliance infrastructure. The platform helps companies across various sectors comply with regulations in a simple, fast, and adaptable manner tailored to each regulatory environment.
One of Cora’s main differentiators lies in its adaptability, as the tool does not force companies to change their processes. “Instead, it adjusts to the specific needs of each organization, enabling more efficient implementation,” notes Vera Martínez.
This flexibility allows Cora to operate across multiple industries. From pharmaceutical and chemical companies to financial institutions and nonprofit organizations, the platform adapts to different regulatory frameworks without compromising accuracy.
A notable case study demonstrates its impact on the pharmaceutical industry. A company managed to accelerate the launch of a drug thanks to the platform, with Cora facilitating the management of clinical protocols and the generation of regulatory filings, significantly reducing time-to-market.
These kinds of results demonstrate that regulatory compliance does more than just prevent penalties; it can also become a competitive advantage. Companies that optimize these processes achieve greater agility and a stronger market position within their sectors.
Artificial intelligence plays a key role in this advancement. In the words of Vera Martínez, technology no longer just automates tasks but executes entire processes. This allows human teams to focus on decision-making and strategic tasks.
However, Cora maintains a responsible approach, as the platform automates complex processes while retaining human validation at critical stages. This combination ensures accuracy and reduces risks in contexts where an error can lead to significant penalties.
Since its founding in 2022 and launch in 2023, Cora has achieved notable milestones, including reducing regulatory processes from weeks to minutes, maintaining a record of zero fines among its clients, and serving more than eight industries with scalable solutions.
With established operations in Mexico, the startup aims to expand across Latin America, with Colombia and Chile among the countries of interest due to the high level of regulation in these two markets. In the medium term, the company plans to enter global markets such as Europe and the United States.
“Cora’s goal remains firm: to lead regulatory compliance on an international level. Its approach combines technology, adaptability, and efficiency, redefining how large companies address their legal obligations,” explains Vera Martínez.
