# Argentina mass surveillance expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-mass-surveillance-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. Amnesty International has released a report titled ‘Sensing the Surveillance State’, alleging that the administration of President Javier Milei has significantly increased its mass surveillance capabilities. The report claims that institutional reforms, enacted through various decrees and resolutions, have enhanced the state’s capacity for intelligence gathering, profiling, and reprisals. Between 2024 and 2025, the National Security Ministry reportedly spent at least $1.2 million on technologies including facial recognition software from Clearview AI, social media monitoring tools, drones, and aerial surveillance equipment. Amnesty International asserts these tools are being utilized to monitor protesters, target political dissent, and harass marginalized groups, contributing to a ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression and assembly. The organization describes these measures as part of a trend toward ‘digital authoritarianism’ through the integration of technology into state control infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Argentina expands mass surveillance under Milei administration Amnesty International reports that Argentina's government has expanded mass surveillance using AI and facial recognition, spending $1.2 million to monitor dissent and protesters. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-expands-mass-surveillance-under-milei-administration ### 2026-08-18: Argentina implements digital literacy and AI programs in schools Argentina is expanding digital education through AI integration in Buenos Aires schools, healthy digital parenting campaigns in Entre Ríos, and nationwide efforts to combat cyberbullying and promote financial/v 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cpe-launches-financial-education-webinars-for-primary-school-teachers --- Cite as: Argentina mass surveillance expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-mass-surveillance-expansion