After the development and mass commercialization of antibiotics, pathogenic and environmental bacteria have developedresistance to antibiotics since the last century, so that the infection caused by antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs) could beconsidered an emerging infection. As a result, its control should be prioritized as a threat to all nations, regardless of territory andeconomic situation. Increased surveillance in the United States, Europe and East Asia has illustrated the rapid spread leading toan increasing burden of infections caused by AROs. However, the information available in countries of continued developmentin Latin America is limited. This review describes recent information on AROs surveillance studies in Latin America as well ascommon sources of AROs and possible strategies for their control.