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Laura Zommer
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General Director, Chequeado
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Analysis of Spanish-Language Disinformation in the 2024 US Election Suggests Dismissing Fact-Checkers Threatens Democracy
By Laura Zommer, Carlos Hernández-Echevarría, Justin Hendrix| Tech Policy Press@ Read the report, Platform Response to Disinformation during the US Election 2024, in English or in Spanish. A Spanish language version of this post follows the English text.
By Laura Zommer| Factchequeado Verified As the U.S. awaits Donald Trump'sreturn to the White House, uncertainty prevails with respect to his statements about mass deportations, cuts to social services, and drastic modifications to education and health policies. Given the context, it’s no wonder that some members of Hispanic and Latino communities in the country are feeling anxious. There is evidence — which became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic — that disinformation is designed to take advantage of our emotions.
Analysis of Spanish-Language Disinformation in the 2024 US Election Suggests Dismissing Fact-Checkers Threatens Democracy
By Laura Zommer, Carlos Hernández-Echevarría, Justin Hendrix| Tech Policy Press@ Read the report, Platform Response to Disinformation during the US Election 2024, in English or in Spanish. A Spanish language version of this post follows the English text.
Company Info
Chequeado
Chequeado is a non-profit organization based in Argentina, founded in 2010 by a team of professionals from diverse fields. Its mission is to enhance public debate by verifying statements and combating misinformation. Chequeado operates under the La Voz Pública Foundation and is recognized as one of the pioneering digital fact-checking initiatives globally. The organization offers a range of services, including live fact-checking of political statements and public claims. It runs educational programs to promote data literacy, develops innovative tools like Chequeabot, and tracks political promises through its Promesas Chequeadas project. Chequeado collaborates with over 140 media outlets and technology companies in its REVERSO project to strengthen the fight against disinformation. It generates income through content publication, workshops, corporate donations, individual contributions, and international grants. Chequeado is certified by the International Fact-Checking Network and has a robust social media presence, engaging a wide audience across various platforms.
Argentina, Argentina
Founded: 2010