The leader Miguel Ángel Pichetto spread false information on social networks, stating that the historic Argentinian company Lumilagro had closed its factory and left 170 workers unemployed. The publication was quickly denied by the company itself, which publicly clarified that its plant did not close and continues to produce
normally.
Through his account on the social network X (formerly Twitter), the aging leader maintained that the thermos manufacturer had turned off its ovens after more than eight decades of activity and used this supposed situation to question the Government's economic policy. In his message, he said that the event was “the faithful reflection of what the government wants”, and stated that 170 workers had been left on the streets.
The cross was a trend on social networks.
The company reacted quickly and categorically denied that version. From Lumilagro's official account, they published a message in which they described the information as “false” and explained that the plant continues to operate normally. In addition, they explained that the company recently developed a new line of thermos designed specifically for the Argentine market, which made it possible to improve product quality and reduce manufacturing costs
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The company also noted that this strategic change had a positive impact on the business. As they explained, thanks to the new production line, sales doubled, allowing the firm to grow again after a period of reinvention for the local industry. In this context, the company stressed that the current scenario is far from a shutdown and that the activity continues normally
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The social network X itself ended up incorporating a note from the community in the publication that circulated the wrong information, clarifying that the company had publicly confirmed that the closure was false. In this way, the original message was quickly exposed as an unsubstantiated statement.
The leader has already been involved in other controversies on social networks because of statements that were later easily refuted. One of the most memorable cases was his encounter with the founder of Mercado Libre, Marcos Galperin, after the Peronist raised the need to apply heavy taxes to Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu, on the grounds of protecting industry and local employment
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Galperin responded publicly through the same social network and lowered the tone of the leader's statement. The businessman said he was not concerned about international competition and maintained that Mercado Libre is ready to compete. The response highlighted the contrast between Pichetto's protectionist stance and the businessman's vision
