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Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni Posts Fake Indio Solari Quote in Crónica-Style Image

Users quickly flagged the graphic as doctored, intensifying scrutiny of an official who previously promoted anti–fake news efforts.

Overview

  • The post attributed to the musician the line, “Youth has always been rebellious, even more so under dictatorial governments,” which he never said.
  • Adorni left the publication online for several hours despite repeated user warnings that the image was fabricated.
  • The graphic mimicked Crónica TV’s on-screen style and showed clear signs of editing noted by numerous users.
  • He accompanied the post with his customary “¿?”, a device he often uses to mock criticisms from opponents.
  • Coverage as of February 2 reported no public retraction or official clarification, while the episode renewed debate over verification on government-linked accounts.