Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets Argentine President Milei

• •Russian agents infiltrated Argentine media to discredit President Milei's government.
• •The operation involved spending $283,000 on 250 articles across 20 media outlets.
• •Milei's government is pursuing legal action against the espionage network.

An investigation has revealed that a Russian intelligence-linked network conducted a disinformation campaign against Argentine President Javier Milei in 2024. This operation involved infiltrating local media to publish hundreds of articles aimed at discrediting Milei's government and economic policies. The Russian spy network, known as 'La Compañía,' allegedly spent approximately $283,000 to place around 250 articles across more than 20 Argentine news sites. Many of these articles were linked to Argentina's stance on the Ukraine war, and some were authored by fake names or had no bylines at all. The campaign also attempted to create diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Chile by spreading false information about sabotage. Milei's government has stated that it is pursuing legal action against those involved in this espionage. The investigation is based on 76 leaked documents from an international media consortium. The Argentine intelligence agency has confirmed that it is investigating the matter, which is now in the courts.