AI-generated photo of Fernando Cerimedo and Claudia Bilbao debunked

A viral photograph claiming to show Fernando Cerimedo alongside Bolivian deputy Claudia Bilbao has been identified as a fake generated by artificial intelligence. The image, which circulated widely on Facebook and TikTok, was used to suggest a connection between the two individuals.

Fact-checking efforts by Bolivia Verifica revealed no public records or journalistic evidence of a meeting between Cerimedo and Bilbao. Technical analysis using specialized tools, including Hive Moderation, indicated a 99.8% probability that the image was created using AI. Visual irregularities in shadows, contours, and facial integration further confirmed the content was manipulated.