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Digital journalism and the fight against fake news (UNAM).
By Duke, Correspondent in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

"The truth is always subversive. The journalist who speaks the truth will always have enemies."

—Hunter S. Thompson—
Argentina’s democracy is eroding under Milei’s rule. His government, through legalistic measures, appears to be orchestrating a subtle coup d’état. The nation, scarred by past pain, faces a grim future as freedoms are steadily curtailed.
June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Bullrich, previously Security Minister under Macri’s right-wing government, which added $36bn to Argentina’s IMF debt, now serves Milei’s ultra-right regime, which increased the debt by over $20bn in a year. Her repressive tactics mirror those of the 1976-1983 dictatorship.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Security forces, led by Bullrich, randomly stopped buses, searched citizens, and questioned their political affiliations en route to protests. Bullrich, once a 1970s Montonero member, is suspected of betraying her group to the junta, fueling distrust in her loyalty.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A day earlier, decree 383/2025 gave security forces sweeping powers to detain citizens for up to 10 hours without judicial oversight and monitor public digital spaces like social media. These anti-democratic measures recall Argentina’s military dictatorship.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The government’s true aim—politically sidelining her—was clear, uniting left-wing parties in defiance. A day earlier, decree 383/2024 gave security forces sweeping powers to detain citizens for up to 10 hours without judicial oversight and monitor public digital spaces.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Critics say the corrupt judiciary, influenced by ex-President Macri, sentenced her to 6 years’ house arrest to ban her from politics. Fernández, 70, received a lifelong ban from public office, sparking outrage. On 18 June 2025, a millon socialists filled Plaza de Mayo in protest.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Her tactics echo Argentina’s dark dictatorial era (1976-1983). Ahead of October’s mid-term elections, opposition leader Cristina Fernández, head of the Justicialist Party, was convicted in June 2025.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Public distrust grows as protests intensify. Despite Milei’s claims of economic success, few believe him. Protests are met with violent repression led by Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, who has a controversial past tied to 1970s terrorism.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
thereby auctioning off the wealthy Argentina, which will be dismembered among foreign corporations eagerly awaiting Milei to carry out his assigned task and enable their triumphant invasion.
March 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The IMF, through Kristalina Georgieva, will assist the worst government in Argentina's democratic history in committing the final grand scam,⤵
March 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Javier Milei has demonstrated in every one of his speeches, both in his country and during his visits abroad, that he lies to the public shamelessly, manipulating facts, analyses, and economic results.⤵
March 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The label "fraud" is what the government of Javier and his sister Karina Milei represents to the world. Not only due to the $Libra crypto scam, but also because of hidden dealings disguised as being for the benefit of Argentina.⤵
March 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Luis Caputo, a minister under Argentine President Javier Milei, was responsible for the flight of the USD 45,000,000,000 loan granted by the IMF during the presidency of Mauricio Macri in 2018.⤵
March 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Donald Trump appears to be a careless con artist attempting to strong-arm financially vulnerable countries out of their natural resources, without hesitation in manipulating financial figures. Apparently, this must be a common flaw among right-wing political parties.
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
According to data from the Kiel Institute, the majority of financial support provided by the US was in the form of donations, with a smaller proportion being loans. Conversely, the majority of financial support from Europe was in the form of loans, with a small proportion being donations.⤵
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
During President Macron's recent visit to the White House, the Kiel Institute's report made it clear to Trump, in front of the international press. Macron asserts that 60% of the total financial support to Ukraine came from Europe, not the US.⤵
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
However, it appears that the debt is not genuine. A recent report from the Kiel Institute, Germany's most prestigious economic research institute, contradicts Trump.⤵
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
-A World in Crisis.
In a world dominated by ruthless capitalism, Bergoglio is crucial in addressing global challenges and promoting social justice.
February 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
-Commitment to Social Justice.
He has dedicated his life to championing social justice and remains a key voice in the fight against inequality and injustice ⤵
February 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM