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Bolivian misinformation and digital monitoring

Overview

In Bolivia, fact-checking organizations are working to counter the spread of viral misinformation on social media. Efforts have focused on debunking misleading images regarding influencer Jhamil Kaleb Marca Ramos, which falsely claimed his arrest for illicit enrichment.

Additionally, monitoring is underway regarding the digital circulation of information related to the Cerimedo case, an investigation involving lawyer and activist Nadia Beller. Fact-checkers are tracking the reach of various audios, videos, and images to assess their impact on digital audiences.

Entities

Humboldt University · Bolivian Police · Kaplex · Nadia Beller · Jhamil Kaleb Marca Ramos

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Disinformation risks highlighted by arrest of Argentine strategist

    The arrest of Argentine strategist Fernando Cerimedo in Bolivia highlights how disinformation and social media algorithms threaten democratic stability in both Latin America and Europe.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bolivia: Fact-checkers address viral misinformation and social media trends

    Fact-checkers in Bolivia are addressing viral misinformation, including a false claim regarding the arrest of influencer Kaplex and the digital spread of information surrounding the Cerimedo case.

Sources

boliviaverifica.bo · chequeabolivia.bo · hna.de · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de · op-online.de · tz-online.de