In Historic Victory for Human Rights in Colombia, Inter-American Court Finds State Agencies Violated Human Rights of Lawyers Defending Activists

By Karen Gullo and Veridiana Alimonti In a landmark ruling for fundamental freedoms in Colombia, the…

The State of Chihuahua Is Building a 20-Story Tower in Ciudad Juarez to Surveil 13 Cities–and Texas Will Also Be Watching

By Dave Maass and Veridiana Alimonti EFF Special Advisor Paul Tepper and EFF intern Michael Rubio…

The Aftermath of Ola Bini’s Unanimous Acquittal by Ecuadorian Court

By Veridiana Alimonti On January 31, the Swedish free-software developer and computer-security expert Ola Bini was…

When Law Enforcement Wants Your Private Communications, What Legal Safeguards Are in Place in Latin America and Spain?

By Katitza Rodriguez and Veridiana Alimonti This post is the third in a series about our…

Brazil’s Fake News Bill Would Dismantle Crucial Rights Online and is on a Fast Track to Become Law

By Veridiana Alimonti Despite widespread complaints about its effects on free expression and privacy, Brazilian Congress…

New Hasty Attempt to Tackle Fake News in Brazil Heavily Strikes Privacy and Free Expression

By Veridiana Alimonti The Brazilian Senate rushes to approve a draft bill that seriously undermines privacy…