Florencia Peña and Nicolás Occhiato at impasse over Messi‑related fake‑news dispute

Negotiations between Argentine actress Florencia Peña and Luzu TV producer Nicolás Occhiato remain stalled after a fake‑news story linking Lionel Messi’s father to a controversy went viral. The dispute, which began when the false claim was aired on the streaming platform, has escalated into a contractual conflict that could end up in court.

Peña’s lawyer Fernando Burlando said the parties are "very far" from reaching an agreement and criticised the platform’s handling of the incident. Both sides have exchanged statements in entertainment programs, but no concrete progress has been reported, and a legal route is not ruled out.

The case has attracted public attention in Argentina, highlighting the impact of misinformation on media contracts and the reputations of high‑profile personalities.