Opinión : Transmisión Hora 20 Caracol Radio. Posverdad cómo elegir en Colombia

Abstract

LAUD 90.4 FM Stereo presents a special panel in partnership with Caracol Radio and the program Hora 20, dedicated to examining the phenomenon of post-truth in the Colombian electoral context. This radio program seeks to analyze how information manipulation and falsehoods impact voters' decisions during electoral processes. The debate focuses on understanding what happens when lies and post-truth permeate political discourse, questioning how these elements distort public perception and affect the quality of democracy. The panelists will address the responsibility of the media regarding the dissemination of verified information, the role of social media in the spread of fake news, and the strategies used by political actors to manipulate public opinion. Specific cases of disinformation in Colombian electoral campaigns will be examined, analyzing how emotions prevail over objective facts in the formation of political preferences. The program proposes a reflection on the challenges that democracy faces when factual truth loses relevance to personal beliefs and emotional narratives. This communication exercise seeks to raise awareness among the audience about the importance of critical thinking, source verification, and responsible information consumption, especially during election periods where citizens' decisions define the course of the country