
Allegations of Vote Buying Rock Daugavpils
Daugavpils Mayor Accused of Buying Support: Local Influencer's Claims Spark Debate. Aigars Aigarito, a Latvian social media influencer, has made serious allegations against Andrejs Elksninš, the mayor of Daugavpils. In a recent video, Aigarito claims that Elksninš has attempted to buy the support of local residents. "There are a few clowns who think they can buy people," Aigarito stated in his video. The influencer did not provide specific evidence to back up his claims. However, his video has already sparked a debate on social media, with some users expressing concern and others dismissing the allegations as unsubstantiated. The Daugavpils city council has yet to comment on the allegations. This situation highlights the increasing influence of social media in local politics and the challenges of verifying information online.