Ecatepec Water Utility Debunks Traffic Closure Rumors on Social Media
Ecatepec Officials Debunk fake Traffic Closure Announcement
Ecatepec, Mexico – Teh Ecatepec Water, Sewerage, and Sanitation System (SAPASE) has issued a strong denial regarding a fabricated image circulating on social media, falsely announcing traffic closures on major avenues in the municipality.
The image, designed too appear official, claimed that on December 20, 2024, several key roads in Ecatepec, including Avenida Central, Lechería-Texcoco, and the Mexico-Pachuca Highway, woudl be shut down due to a supposed protest by SAPASE workers over unpaid wages.
SAPASE swiftly took to twitter (@SapaseEcatepec) to denounce the image as entirely false.”We will not tolerate the spread of misinformation under the name of the Municipal Government,” the statement read. “This image circulating on social media,indicating closures of major traffic routes,is fully false.”
The Municipal Government of Ecatepec urges residents to verify details through official channels before sharing it, emphasizing the importance of preventing the spread of misinformation and potential chaos among the community.
How to Spot Fake News
Authorities encourage citizens to follow these steps to identify false information:
Confirm information with official sources: Check the accounts of the municipality or relevant departments.
Verify the authenticity of documents and graphics: be wary of manipulated images or fabricated documents.* Don’t share unverified posts: avoid contributing to the spread of misinformation.
SAPASE reaffirms its commitment to transparency and assures the public that any official changes or announcements will be communicated directly through its official social media channels and authorized media outlets.
Ecatepec officials Debunk Fake traffic Closure Declaration
Ecatepec, Mexico - A fabricated image circulating on social media falsely announced traffic closures on major avenues in Ecatepec on December 20, 2024. The image, designed to resemble an official announcement, claimed closures on Avenida Central, Lechería-Texcoco, adn the Mexico-Pachuca Highway due to a supposed protest by SAPASE (Ecatepec Water, Sewerage, and Sanitation System) workers over unpaid wages.
SAPASE swiftly debunked the image on Twitter (@SapaseEcatepec), stating, “This image circulating on social media, indicating closures of major traffic routes, is fully false. We will not tolerate the spread of misinformation under the name of the Municipal Government.”
The Municipal Government of Ecatepec urged residents to verify data through official channels and avoid sharing unverified posts to prevent the spread of misinformation.
authorities encourage citizens to follow these steps to identify false information:
Confirm information with official sources: Check the accounts of the municipality or relevant departments.
Verify the authenticity of documents and graphics: Be wary of manipulated images or fabricated documents.
* don’t share unverified posts: Avoid contributing to the spread of misinformation.
SAPASE reaffirms its commitment to clarity and assures the public that any official changes or announcements will be communicated directly through its official social media channels and authorized media outlets.