Matthei Targets Kast Over Bot Scandal: 'I Believed Nothing He Said Then, and Still Believe Nothing'

Mayor Evelyn Matthei has directly accused presidential candidate José Antonio Kast of lying regarding his alleged involvement in a digital smear campaign during the last presidential election. Matthei stated that she never believed Kast's denials and continues to distrust him.

Matthei recalled that Kast personally assured her he had no connection to the digital attacks that targeted her campaign. She asserted that accounts linked to Republican groups were responsible for spreading manipulated videos and falsely attributing Alzheimer's disease to her. The controversy has been reignited by the recent arrest of Fernando Cerimedo and the discovery of what is described as a bot farm.

This public confrontation highlights the lingering tensions and accusations from the previous election cycle. Matthei's strong words suggest a deep skepticism about Kast's past actions and his current political standing, particularly as the political landscape continues to be shaped by allegations of disinformation and online manipulation.

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I believed nothing he said then, and still believe nothing