Politics Country October 28, 2024

Allegations of Misinformation by President López Obrador

Critics claim President López Obrador and his administration have relied heavily on misinformation to control the narrative and deflect attention from key issues. The 'mañanera' press conferences have become a source of propaganda, with ongoing accusations that the president distorts facts to undermine opposition and maintain power.


Allegations of Misinformation by President López Obrador

The president used the morning briefings to lie and slander, with Jesús Ramírez and himself being responsible for fabricating the lies. No one dared to confront him for fear of retaliation. This presidential communication space is not regulated, allowing the spread of false information. Recently, scapegoats like Claudio X and Calderón have been used to distract from the government's problems.

The political opposition has been practically ineffective against the propagated lies, which have succeeded in convincing many citizens of fictitious realities, such as controlled security or the effectiveness of AIFA. The morning conference has become the main means of misinformation from the government, which has used propaganda to maintain some media control and disseminate its message.

Over the years, politics has deteriorated by allowing lying to be a common tool. The lack of regulation has led to the normalization of falsehoods, making the morning briefings an instrument of manipulation. Despite dissent from some sectors, civil society has remained apathetic to this situation.

It is essential to point out the government as the main source of lies and propaganda and to seek effective mechanisms to counter this misinformation. Refusing to yield to slander and using alternative spaces for immediate response are ways to confront media manipulation. It is necessary to reject the partisan use of the morning briefings and protect it as a public space free from defamation and misinformation.