Mexico's Phone User Registry: A Threat to Freedom?

Mexico's Proposed Phone User Registry Sparks Privacy Concerns Mexico City, May 29, 2025 – A proposed law in Mexico is causing widespread concern among citizens and privacy advocates. The legislation would create a national registry of all cellphone users, raising fears of mass government surveillance and the suppression of freedom of expression. The video report from TV Azteca Aguascalientes highlights these concerns, citing the potential for abuse of personal data. "This is a direct attack on freedom of expression," states a news anchor in the video. The report also points to a past incident in 2021, where a massive voter database was found for sale online. This incident underscores the potential vulnerabilities of such large-scale data collection. Legal experts interviewed in the report express serious reservations. One lawyer, speaking from Mexico City, stated, "In Mexico today, under this government, we are not prepared to release such sensitive data." These concerns highlight the potential for the misuse of personal information and the erosion of privacy rights. The proposed law is currently under discussion in the Mexican Congress. The debate underscores the importance of balancing national security with the protection of fundamental freedoms and individual privacy. The outcome of this debate will have significant implications for the digital rights of Mexican citizens.