Sheinbaum accuses TV Azteca of hate campaign against her government

President Claudia Sheinbaum accused TV Azteca and other media outlets of orchestrating a smear campaign against her government, alleging it is financed by the opposition. During a press conference on July 15, she stated that the television network prioritizes political campaigning over informing citizens.

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That television station, we all know it campaigns every day. It doesn't inform, it campaigns politically against the president and the government of Mexico, that's what it does. Well, and other media outlets, but social media ones are also very involved.

"That television station, we all know it campaigns every day. It doesn't inform, it campaigns politically against the president and the government of Mexico, that's what it does. Well, and other media outlets, but social media ones are also very involved," Sheinbaum said. She characterized the campaign as costly, involving "millions and millions of pesos" for purchased social media profiles spreading hate messages.

Sheinbaum also criticized past administrations, particularly those from the PRI and PAN parties, for privatizing the country and benefiting wealthy families. She contrasted this with her government's social programs, such as the pension for older adults, which she stated benefits 14 million people annually with an investment of 500 billion pesos. She also highlighted scholarships and other welfare programs.

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It's a campaign with a lot of money (...) it's very easy to identify the amount of money involved in social media campaigns and well, let's not talk about a television station that campaigns, honestly.

The president asserted that people are aware of fake news generated by artificial intelligence and algorithms that encourage endless scrolling on digital platforms, emphasizing that "the people are not stupid." She also mentioned that the Secretary of Tourism will provide details on tourism performance for June.

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The people are not stupid.