Landmark Conviction for Digital Violence Sets Precedent in Quintana Roo

In a landmark case for Quintana Roo, a judge is set to deliver the state's first conviction for digital violence. The defendant, 22-year-old Eduardo Augusto from Yucatan, was found guilty of sharing intimate content without consent and could be sentenced to up to 12 years in prison. The case began on September 28, 2020, when Augusto disseminated an intimate video of his then-partner without her permission on three separate occasions. In October and November 2021, the video was forwarded via WhatsApp to a friend. By February 2022, the video had been shared across various electronic devices and was eventually posted on the Facebook page “Unidos en José María Morelos”, further victimising the woman involved.

The judge highlighted that the victim, a student of Mayan descent, experienced significant harm due to her cultural background, gender, social status, and community context. These factors could lead to the maximum penalty being enforced. The state attorney general, Raciel López Salazar, announced that the final sentence will be delivered tomorrow. This case marks a significant milestone in the battle against digital violence in Quintana Roo. It is a crucial step forward in safeguarding the rights of victims of digital violence and sets a new standard for the administration of justice in the state.