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Infodemic: Middle East Covid-19 diplomacy; Orban’s press intimidation; trouble in Bolivia

Welcome back to Coda’s Infodemic and thank you for joining us! We are tracking how global disinformation is shaping the world that is emerging from the Covid-19 lockdown. Before we dive in:

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Now, from Bolivia to Hungary, here are a few narratives — both real and fake — that have grabbed our attention and deserve yours.

Today’s Infodemic is brought to you by Coda’s Katia Patin.

In the Middle East, the pandemic is still being used as a diplomatic tool: