YPA: Latin America s Infodemic
From political polarization to data voids, panelists discussed causes of and solutions to the spread of disinformation.
Speakers:
Saiph Savage, Director, Civic Innovation Lab and Fellow, Center for Democracy & Technology
Juan Carlos Rodriguez Raga, Co-Director, Observatorio de la Democracia, Universidad de los Andes
Laura Zommer, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Chequeado
Carin Zissis, Editor-in-Chief, AS/COA Online (moderator)
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YPA s first panel of 2021 on the region s infodemic, experts discussed how they work to combat the spread of disinformation amid a pandemic, when false information poses a greater threat than ever before. Aos Fatos
Tai Nalon from Brazil compared the nature of misinformation today to during the 2018 Brazilian general election, noting an increased involvement of politicians in social networks to shape political agendas. Chequado s