A program that can remotely activate the microphone and camera of a mobile phone or access message history. Software capable of scanning real-time traffic to identify people and generate profiles. A device that connects to a computer or mobile phone and can download all its information by bypassing passwords. These and other technologies manufactured in member states of the European Union too often end up in the hands of governments that violate human rights, despite current legislation to prevent it. This is the main conclusion of the report "Looking the Other Way" published this Tuesday by the NGO Human Rights Watch, which denounces that the European Union's mechanisms to prevent these exports have failed.

Sergi stands atop a wooden tower from where he can see almost the entire Llobregat Delta. However, he never takes his eyes off the binoculars he wears around his neck, which he uses to inspect the area. He joined the Rural Agents less than three years ago, and one of his tasks is to monitor this area, declared a natural interest site near El Prat Airport.