We have compiled frequently asked questions about Cazadores de Fake News, cazadores.info, and @cazamosfakenews to illustrate the basic aspects of our community.
What is Cazadores de Fake News?
Cazadores de Fake News is a community that detects and verifies disinformation in Venezuela and Latin America. Our goal is to identify, analyze, and debunk cases of disinformation that affect Venezuelans and Latin Americans.
What is Cazadores de Fake News’ stance on disinformation?
We believe that civil society should receive accurate and transparent information, without bias, to strengthen its resilience against disinformation. We address disinformation regardless of its origin or who it affects. Our philosophy is detailed in our Manifesto.
Is Cazadores de Fake News composed only of journalists?
No, our community consists of people from various professions and occupations. While we have journalists among our members, we also have educators, lawyers, engineers, human rights activists, researchers, and people from many other occupations. This diversity allows us to address disinformation from multiple perspectives.
What cases does Cazadores de Fake News verify?
We verify cases that meet the following criteria:
- Virality: We prioritize viral cases on at least two social networks, received through our chatbot Central Cazadores, or disseminated in mass media.
- Relevance: We select cases that are highly relevant to Venezuela or Venezuelans, especially those related to public health, elections, civil coexistence, discrimination, natural disasters, and influence operations on public interest topics.
- Verifiability: We only verify claims that can be proven or refuted with reliable sources of information and tangible data.
What is @cazamosfakenews?
@cazamosfakenews is the name of our official social media accounts. Through these accounts, we share our verifications and keep our community informed:
– X (Twitter): x.com/cazamosfakenews
– Instagram: instagram.com/cazamosfakenews
– Facebook: facebook.com/cazamosfakenews
– Telegram (#BoletínCazadores): t.me/cazamosfakenews
What is the #BoletínCazadores?
The #BoletínCazadores is our official Telegram channel where we publish all our verifications in an organized manner. It functions as an official summary of our work. You can join at: t.me/cazamosfakenews
How can I report a case of disinformation to Cazadores de Fake News?
You can report cases through:
- Our chatbot “Central Cazadores” on WhatsApp: +56949641365
- Our groups on Telegram
- Our social media
How can I point out an error in a Cazadores de Fake News verification?
If you detect an error or want to make a correction in our investigations, you can email us at correcciones@cazadoresdefakenews.info.
How can I help Cazadores de Fake News?
You can help us in several ways:
– Identifying and reporting possible cases of disinformation
– Sharing our verifications on your social media
– Joining our discussion groups on Telegram
– Training in verification techniques and data analysis
– Inviting more people to join our community
Where can I find more information about the methodology of Cazadores de Fake News?
Our complete methodology is available on our website. We update it periodically to improve it based on our observations, needs, and lessons learned.