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Florencia Peña Seeks Contract Payment After Luzu Exit Over False Messi Report

Her lawyer says she can sue after Luzu rescinded her contract; negotiations continue over a contested payout.

Overview

  • The error began on Thursday, June 18, when Peña announced on El Show del Verano that Jorge Messi had died, then immediately corrected herself and offered an on‑air apology.
  • Luzu TV boss Nicolás Occhiato condemned the broadcast, said responsible staff were removed, and announced Peña would step aside from the program.
  • Multiple outlets reported a roughly 200 million‑peso claim tied to the remainder of Peña’s contract and unpaid advertising percentages, but her inner circle called that number a 'disparate' and disputed the figure.
  • Attorney Fernando Burlando confirmed Peña is in a position to sue, said the rescission occurred without her consent, and reported ongoing talks with Luzu as the parties seek a settlement.
  • The streamer faces further fallout after a journalist entered the Luzu team’s rented Miami house without authorization, prompting a public confrontation and complicating the platform’s effort to reorganize programming.