The Bolivian Electoral Tribunal (TSE) issued a public alert on September 25, 2025, warning citizens about a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating Óscar Hassenteufel, a prominent Bolivian political figure.The unauthorized profile is actively disseminating information, raising concerns about potential disinformation campaigns ahead of upcoming elections.The TSE’s warning underscores growing anxieties surrounding the manipulation of social media platforms to influence public opinion. Hassenteufel,a key voice in Bolivian political discourse,could be targeted to damage his reputation or mislead voters. The Tribunal is urging the public to rely solely on verified sources for information and to report the imposter account to Facebook immediately. The TSE has not yet detailed specific actions it will take beyond the alert, but indicated it is monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with Facebook to address the issue.
TSE Alerts: Fake Facebook Account Uses Óscar Hassenteufel’s Identity
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