Eduardo Feinmann was once again involved in controversy when he aired a supposed “official statement” from the Ministry of Defense about the Malvinas Islands that, in reality, was completely false. The presenter read the text on his Radio Miter program, considering it true, when it had been prepared by an apocryphal account that pretended to be from the Government.
During the broadcast, Feinmann cited a message that spoke of an alleged ultimatum to the United Kingdom to withdraw its military presence from the islands within 72 hours. The text also established that the administration of the Malvinas should pass to a joint commission “during a transition period” and that Argentina reserved “all diplomatic, economic and military options” if these conditions were not met. The tone was openly bellicose and did not coincide with any real announcement from the Government.
While reading, the journalist emphasized phrases such as “ultimatum to the United Kingdom” and noted that it had been “a long time” since he had seen such a forceful statement. His partner added ironically that it was striking, taking into account the criticism that the ruling party received for its position regarding sovereignty. Both commented on the content as if it were a legitimate document.
Minutes later, it was confirmed that the statement was fake news and that the Ministry of Defense had never issued anything similar. The account that spread the message did not belong to any state agency, and the text had been circulating hours before as a clear example of misinformation.
It is not the first time that Feinmann makes this type of mistake: weeks ago he had shared a false image that showed Dua Lipa posing with Cristina Kirchner, which also turned out to be a montage. The episode once again puts the circulation of fake news and the responsibility of those who amplify it in the media at the center of the debate.
