AI voice and image manipulation triggers new legal protections in Brazil and Mexico

Legislative updates in Brazil and Mexico are addressing the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence, specifically regarding voice cloning and image manipulation.

In Brazil, Law No. 15.123/2025 has amended Article 147-B of the Penal Code. This change increases penalties for psychological violence against women when the crime is committed using artificial intelligence or other technological resources that alter the victim's image or sound.

In Mexico, a reform to Article 87 of the Federal Copyright Law establishes that a person's voice and image cannot be used without express consent, specifically covering content generated or modified by AI. This legal framework follows a high-profile case involving professional voice actor Diego Carreto, who reported that his voice was cloned without authorization for a state advertising campaign in Guanajuato. The incident has prompted calls for greater protection for creators and voice actors against unauthorized AI training models.