Ana Hurtado Martínez, a pro-Cuban propagandist, falsely presented an old photo as a recent tribute to Fidel Castro. The image, dating back to 2016, was linked to previous celebrations of Castro’s life. This incident occurred during her participation in a colloquium meant to discuss misinformation techniques, raising questions about the integrity of such events in light of deceptive practices employed by some attendees.
Spanish propagandist Ana Hurtado Martínez, known for her defense of the Cuban regime, shared misleading information on social media. She tweeted a photo of a graffiti-covered train at France station in Barcelona, claiming it was a recent tribute to the late Fidel Castro. Hurtado wrote, “Good morning. This is how one of the trains looks at the França Station in Barcelona. ¡Fidel, world leader!”
However, the image actually dates back to November 2016, following Castro’s death, when leftist groups in Spain celebrated with such tributes. The graffiti, stating “Fidel Castro. Forever, commander,” was marked on a Renfe train car by the Catalan independentist organization Ítaca. Coverage by El Confidencial Digital confirmed that this incident is not recent, contradicting Hurtado’s claims.
Hurtado’s misinformation comes amidst her participation in the IV International Patria Colloquium in Havana, which ostensibly aims to discuss misinformation in the digital media landscape. Ironically, while the event addresses “fake news,” a prominent speaker like Hurtado spreads false narratives. Sponsored by the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) and others, the Colloquium included discussions on leftist communication strategies against perceived Western hegemony.
This incident exemplifies a recurring pattern of misinformation. Hurtado has a history of promoting official narratives without verifying facts, often attacking independent journalists and activists exposing repression in Cuba. Her actions raise concerns that such events might primarily serve to legitimize state propaganda rather than fostering genuine discourse about media roles and truth-seeking.
Ana Hurtado Martínez’s recent post illustrates a broader issue of misinformation tactics employed to support the Cuban regime’s narrative. Despite participating in forums aimed at combatting false information, her actions reflect a persistent pattern of manipulating facts to advance propaganda. This duality undermines the credibility of discussions surrounding media ethics and highlights a concerning tendency among regime defenders to distort reality.
Original Source: en.cibercuba.com
