# Digital rights and consumer protection in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-rights-and-consumer-protection-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-08-24T19:05:27.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Issues regarding digital rights and consumer protection have emerged across several Latin American nations, focusing on privacy, data security, and the impact of digital platforms on vulnerable populations.

In Argentina, consumer complaints in Santa Fe have surged, with financial services accounting for a significant portion of cases involving service failures and scams. Concurrently, discussions have shifted toward the digital rights of minors, specifically regarding ‘kidfluencers’ and whether their social media activities constitute a form of labor requiring legal oversight to prevent exploitation.

In Mexico, political criticism has been directed at mandatory cell phone registration, which some legislators have labeled ‘digital terrorism’ due to concerns over privacy and data disclosure. There are also calls to ensure that the digitalization of banking does not exclude senior citizens.

In the Dominican Republic, authorities have implemented new regulations to combat digital violence and cyberbullying in schools, aiming to protect the personal data and emotional well-being of students and staff.

## Claims

- The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Education presented Departmental Order 011-2026 in late May to address digital violence and cyberbullying. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new regulations prohibit recording or distributing images, videos, and audio of students and staff without consent. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Researchers studying successful family channels identified risks of economic exploitation, loss of privacy, and difficulty in establishing real consent. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Digital rights and child protection face scrutiny in Argentina and Dominican Republic

Authorities in Argentina and the Dominican Republic are addressing digital risks for minors, including the economic exploitation of kidfluencers and the unauthorized sharing of student data.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-rights-and-child-protection-face-scrutiny-in-argentina-and-dominican-republic

### 2026-08-17: Consumer protection and digital rights issues rise in Argentina and Mexico

Consumer protection issues rise in Santa Fe, Argentina, with financial service complaints surging, while Mexican officials debate digital rights regarding mandatory cell phone registration and elderly financial

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-lawmaker-accuses-government-of-digital-terrorism-over-cell-registration

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