COA photograph of a child being rescued during the 2010 earthquake in Haiti has been circulating online, falsely claimed to show a rescue during the recent August 2024 earthquake in Colombia. The image was originally taken by journalist Matthew McDermott of The New York Post during the 2010 Haitian disaster, where a seven-year-old boy named Kiki Joachin was saved from rubble. Multiple international outlets including CNN, The New York Post, and China Daily reported on this event at the time. In 2021, AFP fact-checked the photo and clarified it did not relate to the 2024 Colombian earthquake but to the 2010 Haitian quake. Meanwhile, the 2024 earthquake in Colombia caused significant damage and loss of life, prompting national emergency declarations and calls for donations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a misattributed photo and provides balanced context regarding both the 2010 Haitian earthquake and the 2024 Colombian earthquake. It does not exhibit overt bias, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The focus is on correcting misinformation rather on
Why factuality (85): The article accurately identifies the photo as being from the 2010 Haiti earthquake, not the August 10, 2024 Colombia earthquake. It cites multiple international sources including CNN, The New York Post, and China Daily, and provides details about the child, Kiki Joachin, and the photographer Matthe
Why objectivity (90): The article presents the facts in a clear, informative manner without emotional language or bias. It explains the origin of the image and clarifies the confusion surrounding its circulation, maintaining a neutral and objective tone throughout.
