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  "title": "Multa histórica para Meta: pagará 25.000 millones de dólares en Nuevo México por las malas prácticas de Facebook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/multa-historica-para-meta-pagara-25-000-millones-de-dolares-en-nuevo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T18:35:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "El Pais",
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    "url": "https://elpais.com/us/2026-10-21/multa-historica-para-meta-debera-pagar-25000-millones-de-dolares-en-nuevo-mexico.html"
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  "summary": "A judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion to the state of New Mexico after a jury found the company liable for deceiving Facebook users regarding content moderation and privacy policies. According to ABC News (US), Judge Francis Mathew handed down the amount, which New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez described as one of the largest state verdicts against a company in American history. Torrez stated the judgment should serve as an unambiguous message and a warning to Silicon Valley.\n\nUnder the New Mexico Constitution, fines for consumer protection law violations are directed toward state education spending. Torrez noted that the funds could potentially pay for school construction for the next 100 years, though he acknowledged the money may be tied up if Meta appeals. El Pais reports that Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. ABC News (US) reports that Meta's shares were trading 2% higher following the announcement.",
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        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Facebook data scandal",
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        "outlet": "El Pais Economia",
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        "title": "Meta Ordered to Pay New Mexico $25 Billion for Deceiving Users About Privacy On Facebook",
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        "title": "Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury finds company misled consumers about data privacy",
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        "published": "2026-10-21T19:01:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Meta hit with $25 billion penalty for misleading Facebook users",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook",
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