The Secretary General of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, stated this Monday that Chavismo is the target of an alleged "fake news war," a recurring narrative of the government whenever uncomfortable information arises regarding the power elite.
During a press conference broadcasted by state media, Cabello responded to recent publications involving Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and other high-ranking officials, labeling them as false and part of a discrediting strategy. However, the leader did not provide concrete evidence regarding the origin of this information nor did he identify specific individuals responsible.
According to Cabello, this type of content is no longer disseminated solely through large media outlets; rather, social media provides an effective channel for amplification without the possibility of later correction.
The argument has been repeatedly used by chavismo to discredit journalistic reports, complaints from independent organizations, and critical accounts disseminated from abroad.
The leader of the PSUV once again linked these alleged disinformation campaigns to attempts to justify sanctions and international pressure against Venezuela, a narrative that the ruling party has maintained for years to explain the political and economic deterioration of the country.
Despite this, Cabello maintained that the Venezuelan population would be "vaccinated" against fake news, a statement that contrasts with a context characterized by state control of traditional media, the closure of independent news outlets, and the persecution of critical voices.
The statements come at a time when Chavismo insists on strengthening its control over the public narrative, while using the term fake news as a tool to delegitimize information that calls into question the actions of the political power.
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