Mexico City, November 10, 2026. The Latin American network of fact-checkers, LatamChequea -comprising 47 organizations from 20 countries- will hold its regional meeting on Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, in Mexico City. The meeting will bring together specialists, journalists, fact-checkers, and international leaders to exchange experiences, share innovations, and strengthen collaborative responses to the challenges of a constantly evolving information ecosystem.
The meeting is organized by Chequeado (Argentina), together with the Mexican organizations El Sabueso (Animal Político’s fact-checking unit) and Verificado, and is co-funded by the European Union. The initiative also has the support of DiDi, Coca-Cola Latin America, and La Salle University Mexico, as well as the backing of UNESCO, NED, the French Embassy in Mexico, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, DW Akademie, German Cooperation, and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
Over the course of two days of panel discussions, lectures, and workshops, members of the network and international guests will address some of the key challenges facing journalism and the integrity of information in the region. Key topics of discussion will include innovation in news coverage in light of advances in artificial intelligence; strategies for combating disinformation during elections or times of crisis; media and information literacy; how to reach new audiences; and the sustainability of media organizations.
“This gathering is a crucial opportunity to strengthen regional collaboration, share technological innovations, and coordinate efforts to counter disinformation campaigns that could undermine democracies in our region”, said Olivia Sohr, a member of the LatamChequea Council.
In turn, Verificado’s editorial director, Liliana Elósegui, noted: “Fact-checking is an act of public service, but in Mexico, as in Latin America, it is also a profession carried out under pressure, digital harassment, smear campaigns, and high-risk environments for those who investigate. Just a few months ago, LatamChequea sounded the alarm about attacks on fact-checkers in Ecuador, and that is a sign that no one works alone or is immune. It is important for the regional network to meet in Mexico because it strengthens solidarity among media outlets, facilitates the sharing of safety protocols, and serves as a reminder to society: defending the right to verified information is defending freedom of expression for everyone, not just for those of us who practice journalism.”
For his part, Oscar Nogueda Romero, editor-in-chief of El Sabueso, added: “Given the challenges facing the press in various countries, it is important to remember that fact-checking aims to ensure that societies have access to high-quality, accurate information for decision-making—in other words, it serves the public. The LatamChequea network meeting in Mexico is an opportunity to strengthen ties between fact-checkers and civil society, as well as a reminder that fact-checking is essential for journalism and democracy in the region because verified facts matter to everyone.”
The program will combine the analysis of specific cases, the exchange of working methodologies, and the exploration of technological tools and innovations designed to address the current challenges of fact-checking in Latin America.
Participating organizations and media outlets will include AFP, Animal Político (El Sabueso), Aos Fatos, Bolivia Verifica, Cazadores de Fake News, Chequea Bolivia, Chequeado, ColombiaCheck, Comprova, Cotejo, Criterio.hn, CubaChequea (Árbol Invertido), Doble Check, Ecuador Chequea, EFE Verifica, Efecto Cocuyo, El Heraldo, El Surti, El Toque (DeFacto), Escenario Tlaxcala, Estadão, Factchequeado, FastCheck, Infodemia, La Diaria, La Prensa, La Silla Vacía, Lupa, Lupa Media, Mala Espina, Maldita, Newtral, Ocote, Ojo Público, UOL Confere, Verificado, and Voz Pública.
Academics and representatives from international fact-checking networks—such as the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), and Africa Facts—will also participate, along with leaders from civil society and organizations including CFI, DW Akademie, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, International War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.
To learn more about LatamChequea, visit latamchequea.com
(*) This publication has been co-funded by the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of LatamChequea and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
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