Cartel Propaganda Surges After El Mencho's Death, Fueling Fake Violence Online
TL;DR
After the killing of cartel boss El Mencho, researchers say a coordinated propaganda push by organized crime spread AI-generated misinformation and false reports of violence across Mexico, amplified by narco influencers and social media; while authorities refute claims, experts warn such campaigns distort public perception and obscure the real scale of violence.
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