Argentine President Javier Milei used a logo resembling that of Costa Rican television channel Teletica in a social media post criticizing Argentinan journalists. The image showed a cameraman telling a presenter to "lights, camera, lie." Milei's caption stated, "Argentine journalism. We don't hate journalists enough. Long live freedom, damn it!"
Milei has a strained relationship with the Argentinan media, frequently criticizing their reporting. This incident follows a pattern of tension between his administration and the press. Argentina's ranking in the Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index has recently declined significantly.
The reasons behind using the Teletica-like logo remain unclear, potentially attributed to an oversight by Milei's communication team. The post reflects a broader context of ongoing criticism and disputes between the Argentinan president and the nation's media.