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Mexican spy scandal escalates as study shows software targeted opposition
Pegasus software, sold to governments for use against terrorists and criminals, found to be used against people across ‘the political and civil society spectrum’
David Agren
@el_reportero
Friday 30 June 2017 08.36 EDT
The text messages seemed innocuous enough when they buzzed on to the smartphone of Roberto Gil, a senior member of Mexico’s opposition National Action Party.
“I wanted to share this report from [the Mexican newsweekly] Proceso where your name is mentioned,” said one.
“My husband just died. I’m sending you information about the wake,” read another.
“Do you see what the PRD (another opposition party) is saying about us? Take a look,” said the third message.
More:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/30/mexico-spying-scandal-pegasus-opposition
