A video circulating on X falsely claimed Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was filmed partying shortly after the recent earthquake. Fact-checking organization Fast Check has debunked the claim, rating the content as “Misleading.” Their investigation revealed the video was originally recorded on July 26th, prior to the earthquake and the president’s current term. The footage depicts the president at a party, but its timing has been deliberately misrepresented to suggest inappropriate behavior during a national emergency. This instance highlights the spread of misinformation on social media in the wake of the disaster. Authorities have not yet commented on the origin of the false claims surrounding the video. The fact-check serves to clarify the timeline and refute the implication of negligence or insensitivity.

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