2026 ICPC Latin America Championship
Hello, Codeforces! The 2026 ICPC Latin America Championship was held last weekend, and the full problem set is now available on Codeforces Gym for virtual participation and upsolving. Whether you want team practice or a solo grind, you're invited to try it and discuss solutions here.
This contest brings together the top teams from the ICPC Latin America Regional Contests of the 2025–2026 season. The championship was held in Chile on March 7, 2026, where qualified teams from across the region competed for the title and for advancement to the ICPC World Finals. You can check the official results here: ICPC Results.
Huge thanks to the championship jury who prepared and tested the tasks, and to all the volunteers and organizers who made the event possible. The problems were written and prepared by:
- A - Ants on a Ring - Arthur Nascimento, Brazil
- B - Booksort - João Victor Ayalla, Brazil
- C - Crop Circles - Giovanna Kobus, Brazil
- D - Dropshipping - Paulo Cezar Pereira Costa, Brazil
- E - Eye Exam - Giovanna Kobus, Brazil
- F - Fun with Balls - Roberto Sales, Brazil
- G - GATA-CAT - Humberto Díaz Suárez, Puerto Rico
- H - Holes and Tunnels - Marcos Kolodny, Argentina
- I - Inversion Game - Arthur Nascimento, Brazil
- J - Jaime's Palace - Moroni Silverio Flores & Sarai Ramirez Gomez, Mexico
- K - Kitten Greetings - Martín Muñoz, Chile
- L - Late and Disobedient - Enrique Junchaya, Peru
An editorial with solution sketches is in the works; this post will be updated with the link as soon as it's ready. Use the comments to share hints, approaches, and editorials (please mark spoilers). Hope you enjoy the problems and have fun!
Blogger's Review: The 2026 ICPC Latin America Championship showcased a high level of programming competition, with diverse and challenging problems. Participants not only sharpened their algorithm skills but also enhanced their teamwork spirit while solving problems. Looking forward to seeing more competition data and subsequent solution analyses!