Media Coups and Disinformation in the Digital Era. Irregular War in Latin America

Abstract

This article reflects on the role of the media and social networks in the phenomenon of “media coups” in Latin America. To this end, the propaganda model is explored through the analysis of four relevant cases of manipulation and disinformation in the region: those of Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil and Ecuador. The main conclusion reached is that it is necessary to regulate the traditional and digital media system for democracy and peace to prevent disinformation and media coups. case. The qualitative empirical analysis of propaganda practices and manipulation