Bolivia: Fact-checkers address viral misinformation and social media trends

In Bolivia, fact-checking efforts are addressing the spread of misinformation on social media. An image circulating on TikTok claiming that influencer Jhamil Kaleb Marca Ramos, known as Kaplex, was arrested for illicit enrichment and ties to former President Evo Morales is misleading. The image actually depicts a sketch Kaplex performed three years ago during an activity with the Bolivian Police.

Separately, Bolivia Verifica is monitoring the digital circulation of information regarding the Cerimedo case. This follows an investigation into an attempted femicide and money laundering involving lawyer and activist Nadia Beller. The monitoring tracks the reach and virality of various audios, videos, and images related to the case to understand their impact on digital audiences.