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Russian Disinformation Campaign Exposed in Argentina's Media

4/3/2026

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Story summary

An investigation by openDemocracy, Forbidden Stories, and Filtraleaks revealed a Russian disinformation campaign in Argentina.
An intermediary supplied articles, often without proper editorial oversight.
In October 2025, Argentine authorities identified Lev Konstantinovich Andriashvili and Irina Yakovenko as key figures in the campaign.
They left Argentina but returned shortly after.
Several fictitious authors, including Gabriel di Taranto, published articles under false identities, raising concerns about media integrity in Argentina.

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Story summary

An investigation by openDemocracy, Forbidden Stories, and Filtraleaks revealed a Russian disinformation campaign in Argentina.
An intermediary supplied articles, often without proper editorial oversight.
In October 2025, Argentine authorities identified Lev Konstantinovich Andriashvili and Irina Yakovenko as key figures in the campaign.
They left Argentina but returned shortly after.
Several fictitious authors, including Gabriel di Taranto, published articles under false identities, raising concerns about media integrity in Argentina.