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Factchequeado has received USD 65,000 under the Disarming Disinformation program from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) to carry out two in-depth, collaborative, cross-border investigations tackling disinformation that targets vulnerable communities and shapes public opinion in North America and Mexico.
Migration and Disinformation:In partnership with Conexión Migrante, this investigation exposes fraudulent schemes and false narratives preying on migrants traveling to or living in the United States —such as fake lawyers, illegal “coyote” services, and paid procedures that should be free. Factchequeado’s team conducts digital research and field reporting in Texas, while Conexión Migrante leads on-the-ground coverage in Mexico. Together, they document how misinformation spreads across platforms like Tik Tok, Facebook and WhatsApp, combining virtual monitoring with human-centered storytelling.
Possible Foreign Influence in Recent U.S.–Mexico Tensions:In collaboration with Animal Político and other partners, this investigation explores nationalist narratives and potential foreign interference amplifying U.S.–Mexico tensions. The project follows revelations about Russia’s Social Design Agency (SDA) and its “México No Perdona” campaign, designed to inflame anti-U.S. sentiment and nationalist discourse in Mexican politics.
Through these investigations, Factchequeado and its partners seek to shed light on how disinformation flows across borders, endangering migrants and distorting democratic debates in the Americas.
