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Factchequeado has been awarded a $30,000 grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation through the International Center for Journalists' Disarming Disinformation Program (ICFJ) to develop "Electopedia," a Spanish-language platform designed to empower Latino voters ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.
Different investigations in fact-checking show us daily that Latino communities consuming news and social media in Spanish face significant information gaps. This lack of reliable information makes them more susceptible to disinformation campaigns. That's why it's crucial to develop inoculation and pre-bunking strategies based on the types of electoral disinformation we've already seen in past elections.
Factors such as information consumption habits focused on platforms like WhatsApp, the scarcity of trustworthy information in certain regions of the country, the insufficient number of fact-checking efforts in Spanish, and big tech companies’ low prioritization of flagging false Spanish content all contribute to this vulnerability. This situation presents a significant challenge to the integrity of U.S. democracy, especially with the growing number of eligible Latino voters.
"Electopedia" will be a comprehensive and accessible tool providing Latino communities with verified and useful information about the electoral process. The platform will include:
Bilingual articles and videos explaining key topics related to the electoral agenda and the voting process
Educational videos addressing common questions about how to vote, requirements, and the importance of voting
Direct links to the state secretaries' offices, detailing voter registration deadlines for online, mail-in, and in-person registration.
Downloadable templates for mail-in voting and guides for proper mail ballot submission.
Locators for polling stations and drop boxes for mail-in ballots.
To maximize the reach and impact of "Electopedia," we will collaborate with media outlets, community organizations, and educational institutions. These partnerships will help us reduce language barriers and ensure that Latino voters have access to accurate and reliable information, fostering more active and informed participation in the democratic process.
This generous support from Hewlett-ICFJ reinforces our commitment to combating disinformation and promoting a well-informed and highly engaged Latino community in the United States.
Primera fecha de publicación de este artículo: 21/09/2024
