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noviembre 30, 2025
Este es el país donde WhatsApp podría ser bloqueado por incumplir con legislación local y por no frenar estafas
La decisión se enmarca en las medidas adoptadas desde agosto pasado por Rusia. Foto: Canva
TL;DR
- Roscomnadzor, Russia's communications regulator, has warned of a potential complete ban on WhatsApp.
- The ban is due to alleged non-compliance with local legislation and its use in scams.
- Gradual restrictions on WhatsApp calls started in August to facilitate user migration to other services.
- Roscomnadzor claims WhatsApp and Telegram are used for deception, extortion, sabotage, and terrorism.
- Electronic fraud has significantly increased in Russia, with over 448,000 victims and losses of approximately USD 2 billion in 2024.
- Russia is promoting its national messaging service, MAX, as a secure alternative.