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Patagonia Wildfires Foreign Involvement

The involvement of foreign actors in the Patagonia wildfires, including the spread of disinformation and the impact on public perception.

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Jan 20, 2026

How have social media and mainstream Argentine outlets amplified unverified claims during the Patagonia wildfire coverage?

Social media and parts of Argentina’s mainstream media amplified unverified claims about the Patagonia wildfires by circulating century-old conspiracies, partisan imagery and eyewitness anecdotes as e...

Jan 16, 2026

How have social media and partisan outlets shaped public perceptions of foreign involvement in Patagonia wildfires?

Social media and partisan outlets have reshaped how audiences attribute blame and intentionality in environmental disasters by amplifying simple, emotive narratives and privileging partisan frames ove...