Pro-government influencers launch disinformation campaign against Colombian media outlet

Eight influencers linked to Carlos Suárez, president of Ecopetrol's board, launched a coordinated disinformation attack against La Silla Vacía in retaliation for its investigation into Suárez. The influencers were central to the campaign, indicating a state-linked or politically motivated effort to discredit critical journalism. This marks an escalation in pressure on independent media in Colombia, raising concerns about press freedom and information integrity.