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This archive collects reporting on digital fraud, extortion, scams, and other criminal activity carried out through technology across Latin America. It also includes analysis of attack trends, the tactics used by threat actors, and the responses from law enforcement, the courts, and the private sector.

Peru Advances Three AI Bills

Peru’s Congress is reviewing bills on cybercrime, AI governance and digital sexual violence, with a focus on deepfakes and digital identity.

Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min

Argentina, Mexico Advance Cybersecurity Laws

Mendoza and Río Negro push their own bills, while Mexico moves toward a federal cybersecurity law and CDMX has criminalized phishing.

Aug 3, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico City criminalizes phishing

Mexico City’s penal code now treats phishing as a crime, with penalties of 3 to 6 years in prison and fines of 200 to 600 UMAs.

Jul 24, 2026 · 2 min