False Accusations Against Resource Center Matamoros

SOURCE www.npr.org
Gabriela Zavala, the director of Resource Center Matamoros, received death threats after her NGO was falsely accused of distributing flyers urging migrants to illegally vote for Joe Biden. The flyers were found in a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico, but Zavala had no involvement. The situation escalated due to a social media thread posted by a conservative group, leading to hateful messages and misinformation about Zavala's stance.

Key Points

  • Gabriela Zavala and Resource Center Matamoros faced threats and misinformation after being falsely linked to flyers urging migrants to illegally vote for Joe Biden.
  • The flyers were found in Matamoros, Mexico, with Zavala's name and RCM's logo, but they contained error-riddled Spanish and outdated information.
  • The Oversight Project, a conservative group, posted a social media thread about the flyers, leading to a viral storm and hateful messages towards Zavala.
  • Zavala denies any involvement with the flyers and condemns the message they convey.