In Latin America, where the death penalty is all but abolished, the issue occasionally resurfaces in public debate.

Some advocate for its reinstatement, arguing that harsh punishment is necessary to combat violent crime.

For instance, in March, President Dina Boluarte of Peru and her cabinet sparked discussions about reintroducingthe death penalty for individuals convicted of child rape.

However, misinformation is often part of the conversation, as in a recent claim that says, "China recommends the death penalty to Peru and Latin American countries to achieve development."

DW Fact check took a closer look at this claim.

Claim: "Former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao recommended that countries in Latin America and Central America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, implement the death penalty as a solution to the insecurity crisis and, above all, as a means to achieve development," according to a Facebook post shared by around 35,000 users.

The post (pictured above) also claims that Wen Jiabao supported applying the death penalty to corrupt politicians,........

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