COThe article reports that a video circulating on Facebook falsely claims President Abelardo de la Espriella has started construction of the first 'megacárcel' (maximum security prison) in Colombia. The video, which has over 1.9 million views, shows aerial images of a large concrete structure with overlaid text suggesting an 'alliance between Trump and De la Espriella.' However, investigations by the 'Detector de Mentiras' reveal the footage is actually from the ongoing construction of the Metropolitan Prison for Syndicated Individuals in Medellín, which was initiated under the previous administration of Daniel Quintero in 2023. The project, managed through a public-private partnership with Carmet Medellín S.A.S., has reached a 35% completion rate by August 27, 2026. There is no evidence that De la Espriella’s government has begun construction of a new megacárcel. While the president did promise such facilities during his campaign, citing examples like El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, there have been no official records confirming the start of any new megacárcel projects under his administration.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the false claim about De la Espriella's megacárcel as a deliberate misrepresentation, emphasizing the lack of evidence for the president's claimed actions. It highlights the discrepancy between his promises and the reality of existing infrastructure, which aligns with a critical,左
