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The State Congress of Yucatán has officially criminalized A.I. digital violence

The Yucatan TimesAugust 20, 2026

MÉRIDA, Yucatán — The State Congress of Yucatán has enacted landmark legal reforms explicitly criminalizing digital violence perpetrated through artificial intelligence, establishing prison sentences and substantial financial penalties for creating and distributing malicious deepfakes. With the entry into force of Decree 214/2026, the updated Penal Code of Yucatán targets the unauthorized generat…

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