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October 23rd - October 29th, 2023 | Week 8 | Month 2

Latvia Weekly: Israel and Distrust in Government

This week’s disinformation was largely focused on internal issues, highlighting corruption and a pervasive distrust in government. While Telegram channels discussed the armed conflict between Israel and Palestine, these topics saw limited audience reach and engagement. The narratives imply a preparation for crisis by government officials at the expense of the public, alongside international issues being tied to local disinformation themes.​

by Otto Tabuns

Main narratives:

  • Domestic concerns of corruption and distrust in government continue to be central themes.
  • Coalition leaders are accused of planning to flee in a crisis, taking corruptly obtained money with them.
  • Jewish people are blamed for COVID vaccines in the context of attacks in Dagestan and Israel.

Overview:

This week’s disinformation was largely focused on internal issues, highlighting corruption and a pervasive distrust in government. While Telegram channels discussed the armed conflict between Israel and Palestine, these topics saw limited audience reach and engagement. The narratives imply a preparation for crisis by government officials at the expense of the public, alongside international issues being tied to local disinformation themes.​

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