Freno a Lara: TikTok bajo control ciudadano | Stop Lara: TikTok in Citizen Control

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How to Defend Bolivia from Hate Speech on TikTok: A Citizen’s Guide to Stop Edmand Lara

Bolivia is going through a critical stage. The economic crisis, the loss of meritocracy, the advance of drug trafficking, and institutional dismantling have left the country extremely vulnerable. In this context, the rise of demagogic, aggressive, and profoundly irresponsible discourse from public figures like Edmand Lara not only confuses the population—it directly endangers our democratic coexistence.

Lara has become a constant generator of hatred, personal attacks, disinformation, and incendiary rhetoric. His behavior—closer to an egocentric agitator than a public servant—feeds polarization at a time when Bolivia needs to rebuild its Republic, strengthen the rule of law, and defend private property against populist and authoritarian visions.

Faced with this threat, many Bolivians ask themselves what they can do. The answer is simple, civic, and completely legal: use TikTok’s tools to report every piece of content that violates its internal rules. Digital platforms have clear policies against harassment, the incitement of hatred, and the spread of harmful information. But they can only act if users systematically report violations.

This article has one purpose: to explain, clearly and safely, how any Bolivian can report Edmand Lara’s harmful videos using their own phone. This is not censorship; it is the defense of the country against abuse and mass manipulation, using the official mechanisms that the platform itself provides.

Why reporting matters: democratic defense begins with the citizen

Social networks amplify messages at astonishing speed. Unlike traditional political speech, an aggressive or false video can reach hundreds of thousands of people in minutes. This is particularly dangerous when it comes from someone who uses his “popularity” to attack institutions, promote conflict, or fabricate internal enemies.

Reporting is not a political attack. It is an act of defense:

  • defense of truth,
  • defense of peaceful coexistence,
  • defense of democracy,
  • defense of Bolivia’s stability.

Each report sent to TikTok increases the likelihood that the algorithm will reduce the spread of these toxic posts, flag them, remove them, or even suspend the account if it detects repeated violations of its rules. It is a fully institutional, safe, and anonymous mechanism.

Practical guide: how to report harmful videos on TikTok

Below is a simple method that any Bolivian can use. The steps are written in Spanish, and each button or menu appears in brackets in English so no one gets lost while navigating the platform.

1. How to report an individual video

  1. Open the video you want to report.
  2. Press and hold the video with your finger or tap the share icon.
  3. Select “Reportar” – [Report].
  4. TikTok will display several categories. Choosing the right one increases the chances that the report will be effective. The most appropriate for Edmand Lara’s case are usually:
  • “Incitación al odio” – [Hate speech or hateful behavior]
  • “Acoso o bullying” – [Harassment or bullying]
  • “Desinformación” – [Misinformation]
  • “Contenidos peligrosos o dañinos” – [Illegal activities and regulated goods / Dangerous acts]

5, TikTok may request optional details. If you wish to write something, use clear phrases such as:

    • “Promueve odio contra sectores de la población.”
    • “Acosa a personas y distorsiona hechos públicos.”
    • “Contenido agresivo y perjudicial para la convivencia.”

    6. Send the report and TikTok will analyze it.
    The process is anonymous and does not create any risk for the user.


    2. How to report the entire account

    If the behavior is systematic—as is clearly the case with Lara—you can also report the entire account:

    1. Open the user’s profile.
    2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner – [… / More Options].
    3. Select “Reportar” – [Report].
    4. Choose the appropriate category:
    • “Discursos de odio” – [Hate speech]
    • “Acoso” – [Harassment]
    • “Comportamiento abusivo” – [Abusive behavior]

    5. Send the report.

    When many users perform this process, TikTok identifies a pattern and may reduce the account’s reach, restrict it, or even suspend it if it determines there are repeated violations.

    3. What to do besides direct reporting

    To reinforce the effect:

    • Do not interact with the videos (no likes, comments, or shares): this prevents the algorithm from boosting them.
    • Share this guide on WhatsApp, Facebook, or citizen groups.
    • Encourage friends and family to report every harmful video.
    • Save screenshots when there are clear cases of incitement to hatred or threats, in case TikTok requests evidence.

    A legitimate and peaceful defense

    Bolivia is facing a historic challenge. Republican reconstruction begins with respect for the law, private property, and truth. Social networks cannot become emotional and political weapons used by people who act with irresponsibility, resentment, and personal ambition.

    The most powerful tool today is in the hands of every citizen: reporting and stopping toxicity before it continues infecting the country.

    With responsibility and unity, Bolivians can prevent lies, hatred, and manipulation from becoming normalized. Defending democracy begins with small actions, repeated by thousands.

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