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#deepfakes

Here you'll find reporting on synthetic media used to impersonate people, alter audio and video, and support fraud, disinformation, or extortion campaigns across Latin America. The coverage also looks at what this means for organizations, public agencies, and users, including identity verification, incident response, and the legal and forensic challenges tied to these attacks.

Latin America Leads AI Synthetic ID Fraud

Latin America accounts for 48.3% of AI-driven synthetic identity fraud. Banks and fintechs face weaker remote onboarding controls.

Jul 13, 2026 · 38 min

Brazil: 42.5% of frauds already use AI

In Brazil, 42.5% of financial frauds already use AI, and deepfake use jumped 830% between 2024

Jul 11, 2026 · 2 min