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Authorities in Argentina have launched a sweeping anti-piracy operation targeting one of Latin America’s most prominent illegal streaming platforms, MagisTV. The joint action, led by LALIGA and the ALIANZA Against Piracy coalition, resulted in five coordinated raids and several arrest warrants, marking a significant milestone in the regional fight against digital piracy.
Authorities also issued a warning to users: engaging with pirated platforms like MagisTV is not only illegal but also exposes individuals to serious risks. These include malware infections, data theft, and financial fraud. Moreover, piracy undermines the sustainability of sports institutions by siphoning off critical funding meant for clubs, competitions, and fan engagement initiatives.
The crackdown took place across the provinces of Chubut, Mendoza, and Río Negro, involving the Argentine Federal Police and various local law enforcement units including Ddi San Isidro and DUOF offices in Mendoza, Rawson, Viedma, and General Roca. The effort also received key support from digital commerce and payment companies Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago.
The raids were conducted under the jurisdiction of San Isidro’s Court of Guarantees No. 4. LALIGA, a plaintiff in the legal proceedings, played an active role in driving the legal actions forward.
Investigators have identified UV Mundo Digital as a central player in the case, alleging that the ISP promoted and sold subscriptions to the pirated MagisTV Pro service both in-store and through social media. Authorities say this case underscores a broader issue of insufficient cooperation from certain ISPs in combatting audiovisual piracy.
“This type of operation demonstrates that CABASE is influenced by some ISPs that violate legal standards related to audiovisual fraud and others that refuse to comply with judicial orders. We are very satisfied with the collaboration of ALIANZA and LALIGA, as well as with entities like Mercado Libre, which have supported the investigation. We firmly believe that collaboration is key to eradicating audiovisual fraud,” stated Javier Tebas, president of LALIGA.
Arrest warrants were issued for four individuals identified as key figures behind MagisTV Pro’s distribution network. The action in Argentina is part of a long-term anti-piracy campaign coordinated by ALIANZA and supported by LALIGA.
In a joint statement, LALIGA and ALIANZA reaffirmed their dedication to defending intellectual property, promoting lawful access to content, and preserving the economic foundation of sports and entertainment across Latin America.
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