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This archive brings together reporting on communications infrastructure, mobile networks and connectivity services that shape the region’s cybersecurity landscape. Readers will find analysis of threats, incidents, regulations and trends affecting carriers, users and the broader ecosystem that keeps Latin America connected.

Colombia advances unified earthquake alerts

A Colombian Senate bill would create a national earthquake alert system for phones, radio and TV, with a six-month deadline.

Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min

Chile probes telecom cyberattacks

Chile is investigating possible attacks on Entel, Movistar and Telmex after U.S. alerts, with no confirmed breach so far.

Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min

Chile probes telecom cyberespionage

Chile’s PDI and prosecutors are investigating reported telecom cyberattacks tied to U.S. intelligence information.

Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min

Chile investigates telecom cyberespionage

The U.S. alerted Chile to alleged malware in Entel, Movistar and Telmex. Chile’s PDI is probing the so-called Chinese cable case.

Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min

ColCERT Warns on ORB3 CHARLIE Network

ColCERT says ORB3/CHARLIE is used for espionage against telecom and critical infrastructure in South America, with 16 nodes

Jul 13, 2026 · 36 min

ColCERT Warns on CHARLIE in Telecom

ColCERT warned about the CHARLIE relay network, linked to APT5 and APT15, affecting telecom operators and providers in Colombia.

Jul 12, 2026 · 2 min

Chile logs 8.8 trillion attack attempts as pressure

Chile recorded 8.8 trillion cyberattack attempts in 2025, and 58 incidents affecting or exposing Chilean organizations were already counted in the first

Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min