A recent report exposed a systematic strategy promoted by Russia to expand its influence in Latin America through the use of social networks and the training of content creators aimed at spreading disinformation.
According to the research, more than a thousand Latin American influencers have been used in programs linked to communication structures close to the Russian government.
These initiatives include training in digital content production, audience management and narrative construction, with the objective of amplifying messages aligned with Moscow's geopolitical interests.The scheme is supported by a network of state media and digital platforms that operate in different languages, including Spanish, which facilitates its penetration into the region. Among the main actors are RT and Sputnik, both repeatedly identified by Western governments as tools of
