Uruguayan communicator Karina Vignola publicly defended Argentine actress Flor Peña against what she described as an online “lynching.” The defense follows the spread of false information regarding Lionel Messi’s father. Vignola drew parallels to a previous instance where Uruguayan media outlets prematurely announced the death of Gaspar Valverde, her ex-husband. She highlighted the swift and negative reaction that followed that earlier misinformation campaign. Vignola criticized the current online harassment directed at Peña, suggesting a double standard in how such incidents are handled. Her statement aims to contextualize the situation and address the speed with which unverified information can spread and damage reputations. She emphasized the importance of responsible reporting and cautioned against immediate condemnation based on false narratives.