Latam Chequea, a network of Latin American fact-checkers, emphasizes the critical role of fact-checking journalism in maintaining democratic integrity amid societal polarization. They urge tighter collaboration among fact-checkers and advocacy for transparency from social media platforms. The organization calls on funders and governments to invest in and protect these initiatives, highlighting that as misinformation proliferates, it threatens not only journalism but the very essence of democratic societies. With existing challenges like reduced U.S. cooperation, the appeal stresses the need for independent media to counteract disinformation's detrimental effects.
Fact-checking is essential to uphold democratic quality in times of polarization, helping to rebuild a shared foundation for public debate based on evidence rather than lies.
Latam Chequea calls on funders, platforms, and governments to defend fact-checking, as it's the right of people to be informed, impacting journalism and democracy.
Fact-checking organizations in Latin America face sustainability challenges amid U.S. international cooperation breakdown, which may benefit disinformation campaigns if not addressed.
Social media platforms must increase transparency and data access to aid fact-checking efforts, especially urging Meta to restore the U.S. third-party fact-checking program.
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