On May 3, 2025, a Colombian judge sentenced Brayan Campo to 58 years and three months in prison for the feminicide of Sofía Delgado, a 12-year-old girl who was abducted, murdered, and buried in a sugarcane plantation in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca, in October 2024. Campo, the owner of a pet store where Sofía was last seen, pleaded guilty to aggravated feminicide, simple kidnapping, and concealment of evidence. He had previously been sentenced in February to 10 years in prison for another case of sexual abuse involving a minor in 2018. This sentence, one of the longest ever handed down in Colombia, has sparked calls for justice from the victim’s family and local authorities, who are demanding a review of penalties for child killers.
This case has reignited the debate over life imprisonment, which was declared unconstitutional by the Court in 2021. Campo will serve his sentence at La Tramacúa prison and must also pay a substantial fine. The verdict has been welcomed by the victim’s family and local leaders as a powerful act of justice.
This case has triggered widespread debate in Colombian society about the need to revise penalties for crimes against minors and the potential implementation of harsher measures to prevent such offenses.
Fake Coca-Cola Exit from Colombia
In November 2022, an image circulated on social media showing an alleged statement from Coca-Cola Femsa, announcing the relocation of its operations from Colombia to Ecuador, citing legislative uncertainty and tax reforms. The statement claimed that the company provided around 60,000 jobs in the country and that the decision was due to government policies that stigmatized entrepreneurs.
However, the company quickly denied the information, clarifying that the statement was fake and that there were no plans to leave the country. It was also revealed that the supposed general manager mentioned in the statement, Julio César de Zubiría, was not affiliated with the company. The disinformation originated from a Twitter account that had previously spread similar rumors about other companies and political figures.
Key Lessons
This case highlights the importance of:
Verifying information: Before sharing news on social media, it is crucial to confirm its accuracy through official sources.
Identifying trustworthy sources: Be wary of unverified statements or messages from unofficial accounts.
Promoting critical thinking: Question the information you receive and analyze its plausibility and origin.
The spread of fake news can have serious consequences, such as damaging a company’s reputation and causing economic uncertainty. That’s why promoting media literacy and critical thinking is essential in society
