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Pedro Sánchez: "There was a spread of fake news by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel"

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 18:05

Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain, accused Russia and Israel of being involved in the massive spread of fake news through social networks. These allegations arose in the context of the massive entry of migrants into the city of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. According to Sánchez, social networks associated with these two countries contributed to disinformation during this migratory crisis. The Spanish prime minister made these statements while facing a complicated humanitarian situation with the arrival of thousands of people at the border.

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