# Misinformation regarding Colombian protests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/misinformation-regarding-colombian-protests > Updated: 2026-09-17T22:16:31.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Recent political tensions in Colombia have been accompanied by the circulation of misidentified audiovisual content on social media. In mid-September, a video of a large crowd in Pasto was redistributed under the false pretense that it showed a recent mobilization. Investigations revealed the footage actually captured demonstrations from June 21 following presidential election results. The content was shared by former President Gustavo Petro during a period of national debate, suggesting it represented a current mobilization for peace or a potential civic strike. Shortly after, a video depicting hooded individuals at the Universidad de Antioquia was also misidentified. Some social media posts claimed the footage was a response to President Abelardo de la Espriella’s September 13 speech regarding public forces entering universities. However, the original creator and university officials confirmed the footage was recorded on June 3 during a forum for rectorate candidates, months prior to the current administration's statements. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Universidad de Antioquia video misidentified as recent protest A viral video of hooded protesters at the Universidad de Antioquia was falsely claimed to be recent footage following President Abelardo de la Espriella’s remarks; it actually dates back to June 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-de-antioquia-video-misidentified-as-recent-protest ### 2026-09-12: Pasto protest video recirculated on social media with incorrect date Old footage of a June protest in Pasto, Colombia, was recirculated on social media in September as a recent event, involving political figures like Gustavo Petro. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pasto-protest-video-recirculated-on-social-media-with-incorrect-date --- Cite as: Misinformation regarding Colombian protests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/misinformation-regarding-colombian-protests