Disinformation
Russian embassy denies disinformation campaign against Milei government
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Leaked documents reveal an alleged Russian network that financed at least 250 critical articles in Argentine media from June to October 2024. Russia's embassy rejected the accusations as unfounded and an attempt to muddy bilateral relations. President Javier Milei and Senator Patricia Bullrich vowed to pursue those responsible to the end.
South Africa's Electoral Commission has raised alarms over the rapid spread of disinformation on social media ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Outreach deputy CEO Victor Shale highlighted how peddlers create new crises daily, outpacing current safeguards.
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The Presidential Communications Office has again asked the Department of Justice to investigate and file legal action against three Facebook pages spreading disinformation about the president's health. The PCO endorsed the accounts to the DOJ on Wednesday, April 15. The DOJ said it will refer the matter to the National Bureau of Investigation.
French authorities have identified a Russian-linked disinformation operation accusing Emmanuel Macron of involvement in the Epstein affair. Detected by Viginum, the campaign used a fake website impersonating France-Soir and was amplified on X. It is attributed to the Storm-1516 network.
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The Argentine government launched the Official Response Office to combat disinformation and expose media operations, but the initiative drew immediate criticism over potential threats to freedom of expression. Deputy Laura Alonso and press associations like ADEPA and FOPEA questioned the state's role in 'manufacturing truth'. The controversy spread on social media with responses from figures like Santiago Caputo and Alberto Fernández.
Leaked internal documents from InfinitUs Marketing Solutions reveal operations using fake social media accounts to shift Filipinos' negative views on China. This occurs amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese embassy has not yet responded to the allegations.
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A YouTube video has spread a false claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is resigning, based on a clipped soundbite from a Presidential Communications Office podcast. However, this is untrue, as Marcos was only discussing the continuity of reforms after his term. No official statement on resignation has come from Malacañang.
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