Skip to content
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window
  • Our Work
    • Research
    • Publication Directory
    • Tools & Resources
  • News & Events
    • Expert Insights
    • In the Media
    • Events
    • News
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Contact
    • People
    • Donate

Search by keyword

  • Our Work
    • Research
    • Publication Directory
    • Tools & Resources
  • News & Events
    • Expert Insights
    • In the Media
    • Events
    • News
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Contact
    • People
    • Donate

Focus Areas

  • App Security & Privacy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Censorship
  • Digital Transnational Repression
  • Disinformation
  • Law & Policy
  • Mass Surveillance
  • Targeted Surveillance
Subscribe to our newsletter

Search by keyword

content-type

Explainer

News + Updates → Explainer

How government-exclusive spyware is used to surveil civil society in Mexico

In Mexico, government-exclusive spyware technology is being used to target journalists, human rights defenders, anti-corruption advocates, and international investigators. Luis Fernando Garcia, Director of R3D, explains how technology meant to track terrorists is being turned against activists

June 22, 2018
Targeted Surveillance
Citizen Lab Brand Symbol
The Citizen Lab
Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Our Work
    • Research
    • Publication Directory
    • Tools & Resources
  • News & Events
    • Expert Insights
    • In the Media
    • Events
    • News
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Contact
    • People
    • Donate
Subscribe to our newsletter

CONNECT

Munk Logo
© 2026 The Citizen Lab
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Privacy Policy