Julia Mengolini

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Argentinian journalism stifled by President Milei’s public attacks, government repression

When a tear gas cartridge fired by a policeman struck independent Argentinian photographer Pablo Grillo in the head while he was covering a pensioner protest in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2025, a line was crossed in the country’s deteriorating relationship between President Javier Milei’s administration and the press, according to Agustín Lecchi, the general secretary at…

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In connection with her work, Julia Mengolini says she has been the target of intense online harassment, including an incident in which President Javier Milei shared a deepfake video depicting her in a sexual act. (Photo: Nora Lezano)

Argentinian journalist waiting to fight President Milei in court after deepfake pornography bullying scandal

Journalist Julia Mengolini, founder and director of radio station Futuröck, caught widespread attention last summer after suing Argentinian President Javier Milei and more than 20 people connected to his administration, accusing them of “unlawful association, embezzlement of public funds, coercive threats,” and “public incitement to hatred.” A judge has yet to take up the case, Mengolini told CPJ….

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