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Digital Surveillance and Data Breaches Surge in Latin America

Digital Surveillance and Data Breaches Surge in Latin America

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ThreatCluster •October 11, 2026 at 17:31 UTC
  • •Derechos Digitales documented over 100 cases of digital surveillance and data breaches in Latin America.
  • •Countries like Venezuela and Argentina are using spyware and cyberpatrolling against citizens.
  • •The report highlights the need for legal safeguards and independent oversight to protect human rights.

The nonprofit Derechos Digitales released a report detailing over 100 cases of digital surveillance and data leaks across Latin America from June 2024 to May 2025. Countries like Venezuela, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Argentina are highlighted for various abuses, including the blocking of messaging apps, domain seizures of independent media, and large-scale data breaches affecting millions. In Venezuela, spyware is reportedly used against activists and journalists, while in Argentina, over 665,000 medical records were put up for sale. The report emphasizes that these incidents reflect broader issues of political power and human rights violations. Additionally, the reliance on imported surveillance technologies exacerbates the situation, creating dependencies that undermine local governance. The findings indicate a troubling convergence of technical vulnerabilities and governance failures, necessitating urgent legal safeguards and independent oversight.

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2026-10-09
Derechos Digitales report released
The report outlines more than 100 cases of digital threats in Latin America, revealing extensive surveillance and data breaches.
El Pais
2026-10-10
In Focus 2 report published
The report emphasizes the intersection of digital threats with political power and human rights issues in Latin America.
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What types of digital threats are reported?
The report includes government surveillance, spyware use, data leaks, and cyberpatrolling.
Which countries are most affected?
Venezuela, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Argentina are highlighted for significant digital rights abuses.
What actions are recommended to address these issues?
The report calls for legal safeguards, independent oversight, and transparency to protect human rights in the digital space.