In the last decade, social media platforms have witnessed the emergence of so-called páginas troll (troll pages). These are Facebook pages, Instagram accounts, or Telegram channels that intentionally disseminate provocative, misleading, or satirical content. While some operate as harmless humor, others function as political weapons to destabilize opponents, amplify polarization, and erode trust in traditional media. This paper examines the characteristics, strategies, and socio-political consequences of troll pages in Latin America and Spain.
On the other hand, troll pages can also:
The term troll page is colloquial but increasingly studied in digital sociology. Unlike individual trolls, a página troll is an organized, often anonymous collective that produces viral content—memes, fake news, manipulated videos, and doctored screenshots. Their primary goals are: