Without Verification, Lies Win
Fact-checking journalism is essential to uphold democratic quality in times of polarization. When everything seems divided, journalism based on facts helps rebuild a shared foundation for public debate. Fact-checking is more than correcting mistakes: it is about defending people’s right
LatamChequea gathers in Rio de Janeiro to coordinate response to threats facing the information ecosystem
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 20, 2025 – LatamChequea, the Latin American network of fact-checking organizations, will hold a working session on Tuesday, June 24, to address the most pressing challenges facing the fact-checking ecosystem and coordinate a regional strategy ahead
LatamChequea expresses concern over legislative changes that could impact fact-checkers and independent media in Peru
Statement from the Latin American fact-checking network LatamChequea regarding changes to Peru's international cooperation law and the potential negative impact on civil society. The Latin American fact-checking network LatamChequea expresses its concern over the legislation recently approved in Peru that modifies
Fact-checking is not censorship: it’s a tool that empowers citizens
Statement from the organizations that make up the LatamChequea network regarding the changes Meta announced to its content moderation policy. Meta announced on Tuesday the end of its Third Party Fact-Checking (3PFC) program in the United States, which will be replaced