Nationalist leader Valeria Ripoll has publicly criticized actress Florencia Peña for falsely reporting the death of Lionel Messi’s father. Peña made the inaccurate claim during a broadcast on the Luzu streaming channel. Ripoll strongly condemned Peña’s mistake, highlighting the seriousness of spreading misinformation, particularly regarding sensitive family matters. The incident has sparked controversy in Argentina, with many questioning Peña’s fact-checking procedures. Ripoll, a former vice-presidential candidate, is known for her outspoken political views. This incident adds to existing public debate surrounding the responsibility of media figures and the spread of false information online. Messi’s father is, in fact, still alive.