“I Don’t Believe the President”: Lawmaker Santana Questions Suspected Digital Propaganda at La Moneda

“I Don’t Believe the President”: that was the blunt assessment from Chilean lawmaker Santana as suspicions grew over alleged digital propaganda activity linked to La Moneda, the presidential palace.

The issue emerged after the detention in Bolivia of Fernando Cerimedo. He has been linked to an alleged operation involving a large bot farm, reportedly aimed at supporting President José Antonio Kast. The detention has fueled questions in Chile about whether coordinated campaigns have operated across social media.

Cerimedo reportedly worked on disinformation strategies and the circulation of false claims. His name has also been connected to the campaign against the proposed constitution, adding a political dimension to the suspicions now being discussed in Chile.

Santana’s remarks reflect the distrust surrounding the allegations. The concerns focus on whether organized digital activity has been used to influence public debate and favor the president. The information provided does not establish the allegations, but the case has brought renewed attention to the alleged role of online networks in Chilean politics.

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I don’t believe the President.