Left-wing groups in France, Spain, Argentina adopt Lula's WhatsApp strategy

Left-wing political groups in Argentina, France, and Spain have created WhatsApp channels inspired by André Janones' "Exército de Lula" strategy, which helped elect Brazilian President Lula with over 10 million members. The groups include Argentina's 'Ejército del Peronismo' opposing President Milei, France's official 'L’équipe de Mélenchon officielle' supporting Jean-Luc Mélenchon, and Spain's 'La fuerza de la gente' backing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Members receive "missions" to expand reach and block political opponents. These movements emerge as right-wing leaders advance globally, with seven South American heads of state aligned right. France's group prepares for 2027 elections where Marine Le Pen leads polls, while Spain's group targets November 2026 elections and Argentina's looks toward late 2027 presidential races.