Fact check: Petro difundió video de saqueos en Argentina como si fuera actual, pero era de 2023 y terminó borrándolo

En los casi tres años que completa en la Casa de Nariño, el presidente Gustavo Petro ha tenido que rectificar en varias ocasiones sobre lo que compart...

Fact check: Petro difundió video de saqueos en Argentina como si fuera actual, pero era de 2023 y terminó borrándolo

TL;DR

  • President Gustavo Petro shared a video of alleged looting in Argentina, claiming it was a current event.
  • The video was from August 2023, during a crisis and devaluation in Argentina.
  • Petro initially accompanied the post with a caption stating citizens were looting food establishments outside Buenos Aires.
  • Users, including political strategist Emmanuel Rincón and journalist Diego Laje, pointed out the video's old date.
  • The video depicted a looting incident at a 'Día' supermarket in José C. Paz during Argentina's electoral campaign.
  • Petro deleted the post after criticism.
  • The incident led to accusations of irresponsibility and misinformation due to Petro's large social media following.