A photograph circulating online depicting Colombian Senator Gloria Arizabaleta alongside President Gustavo Petro and Roy Barreras has been identified as a fabrication. The image is a digitally altered version of an original photograph taken in May 2025, which originally featured only Barreras and the President. The altered image was flagged by La Silla Vacía, a Colombian news outlet specializing in political analysis. The outlet confirmed the image’s manipulation, highlighting the growing concern over disinformation campaigns. The purpose and origin of the fabricated image remain unclear, but its dissemination raises questions about potential attempts to influence public opinion. This incident underscores the challenges of verifying visual information in the digital age, particularly within the context of Colombian politics. The post was initially published on La Silla Vacía, which promptly issued a correction.
