Puebla's new cybersecurity law criminalizes online insults with up to three years in prison, sparking backlash from civil groups over free speech concerns and government overreach.
A new cybersecurity law in Puebla has triggered widespread concern among civil society organizations, journalists, and opposition lawmakers, who warn it could be used as a tool to suppress dissent and restrict freedom of expression online.
The law, officially enacted on June 13 after its publication in the Official State Gazette, criminalizes offensive messages on digital platforms, including social media, with penalties of up . . .
