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Mexico's Early Spyware Adoption
- Mexico was an early adopter of Pegasus spyware, buying it in 2011 to fight drug cartels.
- However, spyware also targeted activists, journalists, and the president’s inner circle, revealing misuse beyond its initial intent.
Helmet Cam Shows Army Shooting
- A video recorded from a soldier's helmet cam shows Mexican Army soldiers shooting a pickup truck multiple times on a dark highway in Nuevo Laredo.
- This footage appears to capture an extrajudicial killing, contradicting the army's official report of shooting armed drug dealers.
Families Challenge Army Shooting Narrative
- Civilian families disputed the army's claims about a deadly shooting, stating victims were not aggressors but disappeared individuals.
- This challenged the official narrative and suggested military attempts to cover up extrajudicial killings.