US says Russia funds Latin America-wide anti-Ukraine disinformation drive

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US says Russia funds Latin America-wide anti-Ukraine disinformation drive

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The United States accused Russia of financing a Latin America-wide disinformation campaign that feeds media contacts with propaganda and fake news aimed at weakening support for Ukraine and boosting anti-U.S. and anti-NATO sentiments.

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Jonathan Landay

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The Russian embassy responded to the U.S. allegations, labeling them as "unfounded."
The U.S. claims that Russia uses media contacts in multiple Latin American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Content created in Russia is sent to Latin American journalists for editing and publication in mass media.
Pressenza and El Ciudadano are named as primary outlets carrying the material.
Russia counters by accusing the United States of interfering in the internal political processes of independent states.
The European Union imposed sanctions on The Social Design Agency and Structura for spreading pro-Russia propaganda.
A declassified U.S. intelligence assessment released on Oct. 20 indicated that Russia uses spies, social media, and state-run media to undermine faith in the integrity of democratic elections.
The State Department asserts that Russia's goal is to make its propaganda seem organic to Latin American audiences.
The United States accuses Russia of financing a disinformation campaign across Latin America.
The campaign aims to weaken support for Ukraine and promote anti-U.S. and anti-NATO sentiments.

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Reuters

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U.S. Department of State accuses Russia of funding disinformation campaign in Latin America

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https://www.reuters.com/world/us-says-russia-funds-latin-america-wide-anti-ukraine-disinformation-drive-2023-11-07/

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