US alleges Russia meddling in Chilean protests
Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press
Updated 2:23 pm CDT, Friday, November 1, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) The United States says there are indications that Russian activity in social media is exacerbating divisions in Chile, which has been rocked by deadly protests.
A senior State Department official said Thursday that the alleged online activity - denied by Russia - reflected increased Russian engagement in the Americas.
The official did not provide details to support the allegation and did not identify specific Russian entities said to be involved in the activity. The official was not authorized to talk to journalists and requested anonymity.
Chile is getting cooperation from the U.S. to deal with the Russian online activity, according to the official.
Michael G. Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, told Congress last week that Russian online activity in social media was aimed at "stirring up violence, misinformation and that kind of thing" in Chile.
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https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/US-alleges-Russia-meddling-in-Chilean-protests-14802581.php
Michael G. Kozak