#redes sociales
This archive brings together reporting on social platforms, their risks, uses, and role in cybersecurity investigations across Latin America. It covers manipulation campaigns, identity theft, leaks, privacy concerns, and how these services help spread threats and disinformation.
Mexico sets 30 days to report child safety measures
Mexico's safe digital environments decree takes effect, giving platforms 30 days to document and report their child protection measures.
Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min
ASEA reports hack of official Instagram
ASEA said its @agencia_asea Instagram account was compromised and asked the public to ignore posts while it works to regain access.
Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia Adds Checks on Minors Online
Colombia tightened rules for minors on social media, and Migración Colombia said children must be accompanied in Biomig.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min
Chile delays Personal Data Law to 2027
Chile asked to delay Law 21,719 until Dec. 1, 2027 and change the Personal Data Protection Agency.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min
Chile pauses vote on social media law
Chile’s lower house committee halted a vote on a bill limiting social media use for users under 16 after the government downgraded its urgency.
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min
Bolivia CNI Reports Facebook Takeover
Bolivia’s National Chamber of Industries said its Facebook page was taken over after admin credentials were compromised and went offline.
Sep 7, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina moves on digital age of consent
A bill sets digital adulthood at 15, requires age checks and parental consent, and adds default privacy and platform sanctions.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay Debates Social Media, Data and Online Gambling
Uruguay is weighing a social media age limit for minors and a new online gambling bill that adds cybersecurity and data protection rules.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay debates social media limits for minors
Uruguay is weighing a bill to bar under-15s from social media and tighten privacy protections for teens.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay and Peru Push Social Media Rules
Uruguay and Peru are advancing bills on minors’ access to social media and AI-enabled cybercrime. Colombia and Mexico also show movement.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 min
Colombia advances AI law, moves on minors
Colombia is moving ahead with an AI bill led by MinCiencias, while lawmakers introduced another measure to restrict minors' social media access.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay weighs social media limits
Uruguay is weighing new rules for social platforms, open finance and autonomous vehicles, with tighter controls on data
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia adds digital protections for minors
Colombia has new internet privacy rules for minors and bill proposals on social media are still moving through Congress.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia issues decree, bill on minors
Colombia has new rules for protecting children online, plus a bill that would limit social media access for users under 16.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil regulates children’s internet access
Brazil’s ECA Digital is now in force, requiring age checks, child protections in digital services and fines of up to 50 million reais.
Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min