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Fernando Cerimedo under investigation in Mexico and Chile for alleged election influence
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for a congressional investigation into consultant Fernando Cerimedo. Sheinbaum suggested authorities examine whether Cerimedo and his network used social media to influence Mexican public opinion through propaganda and fake news.
Simultaneously, the Chilean Congress has approved an investigating commission to look into the alleged use of bots, automated accounts, and disinformation campaigns during electoral processes between 2020 and 2025. Chilean Deputy José Montalva stated the probe aims to understand how digital coordination and 'bot farms' may have distorted public opinion, though it does not seek to overturn election results.
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Chilean Congress · Claudia Sheinbaum · Fernando Cerimedo · José Montalva · Mexico
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sheinbaum noted that the scheme involves financial resources used to spread fake news and viral propaganda. www.poderycritica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The President stated it would not be inappropriate for the Legislative Power to analyze potential influence on public opinion. www.poderycritica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested that the Mexican Congress investigate whether consultant Fernando Cerimedo and his network influenced public opinion through social media. www.poderycritica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chilean Congress approved a commission to investigate the potential use of bots and disinformation in elections between 2020 and 2025. noticias.imer.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chilean Deputy José Montalva clarified that the investigation into bot usage aims to determine the impact on public opinion rather than questioning election results. noticias.imer.mx