A fake tweet circulating on social media with an image similar to EL TIEMPO's about labor rights and the Democratic Center is circulating.
A montage simulating a publication by EL TIEMPO has been circulating on social media, mainly on X (formerly Twitter), where the Centro Democrático party is accused of proposing the elimination of night surcharges and labor benefits.
The fake image reproduces the newspaper's graphic style and has been shared by various users, including a repost of President Gustavo Petro. However, the image clearly states "MalTiempo," which is a disrespectful parody of the newspaper.
Fake tweet using an image from El Tiempo is a hoax. Photo: Screenshot from social media.
The publication, falsely attributed to EL TIEMPO, shows an image of former President Álvaro Uribe and other party members, along with a text that states: “In an emotional letter, the Democratic Center asks workers to renounce overtime pay, night shifts, and other benefits… to help poor business owners and maintain the country as a right-wing one.”
This content is completely false and does not correspond to any publication made by this newspaper. It is a montage that manipulates both the design and typography typically used in EL TIEMPO 's graphic pieces to deceive users and generate misinformation in the political and labor debate.
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