Ecuadorian influencer accuses Spanish counterpart of identity theft

Ecuadorian influencer Galita Ari has leveled accusations of identity theft and digital harassment against Spanish content creator Roro Bueno, escalating a public dispute that gained traction following Bueno's participation in the event 'La Velada del Año.' Ari released a video detailing her claims, presenting visual evidence to support allegations that Bueno plagiarized her content format, engaged in online harassment, and caused the unjustified suspension of her social media platforms.

According to Ari, the distinctive elements of her content, including a measured speaking pace, the use of glasses, specific editing styles, and opening phrases like cooking for her brother, originated from her videos posted since 2018. She presented a video from January 2022 as proof, showing her preparing pasta with a narrative identical to a later viral video by Bueno.

Ari's presented timeline suggests an indirect interaction through a third party, leading to Bueno allegedly monitoring Ari's Instagram stories. In mid-June 2024, Ari's main TikTok account was permanently suspended due to administrative reports of identity impersonation. Ari contends that automated moderation systems on social media platforms often issue preventive suspensions based on cumulative reports without prior judicial verification, potentially harming smaller creators.

Despite facing the loss of years of work and her online presence due to the suspension, Ari has since modified her visual presentation, adopting a red apron and cap to differentiate her content and rebuild her internet presence. The explanatory video detailing her case has garnered over 10 million views across social media platforms.

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This video was generated on January 17, 2022 (...). Today I asked my brother what he felt like eating because I haven't seen him for some years and he told me he would like pasta.