A scandal has erupted in Brazil over a statement by President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva that was deliberately distorted and used to create fake news linking him to accusations of child abuse. The incident was triggered by Lula's speech in which he spoke about the importance of men undergoing prostate cancer screening. The phrase was taken out of context and twisted in such a way as to create a false impression of the president's involvement in child violence. According to an investigation, the spread of this disinformation was organized by a coordinated network of users with extremist views on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The fake news quickly gained momentum, spreading across the platform within hours and triggering a wave of conspiracy theories. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that the disinformation appeared against the backdrop of a tense presidential election race in Brazil, which amplified its potential impact on public opinion. Disinformation experts note that such manipulations of politicians' statements are becoming an increasingly common tool of political struggle, especially during election campaigns. The case demonstrates how organized groups on social media can use platform algorithms to rapidly spread false information capable of influencing election outcomes. Analysts point to the need for strengthened content moderation and increased media literacy among the population to counter such disinformation campaigns in the future.