The ultra-Kirchnerist Florencia Peña found herself at the center of a strong controversy after mistakenly announcing, live on air, the supposed death of Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father. The host was broadcasting on Luzu TV when she released the information without confirming anything officially, which sparked a wave of criticism on social media.
The moment was tense. “I don’t want to give bad news, but Messi's dad has just died. Was it something sudden? What information is there? In the middle of the World Cup! He’s going to have to leave,” Peña said on air. Minutes later, it was clarified that it was a false news story that had already been circulating strongly among users.
The Quick Rectification
The actress and host acknowledged the mistake almost immediately. “It was fake... We apologize,” she expressed, but the damage was already done. The production team of Luzu TV also issued an apology for the serious live error. However, social media did not forgive the lack of verification before spreading something so delicate.
Users across all platforms harshly criticized Florencia Peña. Many accused her of irresponsibility for replicating a rumor without checking reliable sources, especially regarding the family of such an important figure as Lionel Messi. Jorge Messi's health had already been delicate, which fueled the rumors, but there was no official confirmation of his death.
