Venezuela fines TikTok $10 million over 3 children's deaths on dares

Media 2025-01-03

Venezuela fines TikTok $10 million over 3 children's deaths on dares

TikTok challenges have been linked to the deaths of three children from chemical intoxication.

Xinhua exploiting own reporters in Latin America: sources

Media 2024-12-23

Xinhua exploiting own reporters in Latin America: sources

Journalists in Colombia and Venezuela say Xinhua employees have suffered withheld pay, labor law violations, unjust firings and other injustices.

Russian media spread antisemitic propaganda in Latin America

Media 2024-12-11

Russian media spread antisemitic propaganda in Latin America

Moscow seeks to weaken democratic institutions and promote Kremlin-aligned agendas in Latin America by fanning an ancient hatred.

Deadly attack offers insight into China's censorship machine

Media 2024-11-13

Deadly attack offers insight into China's censorship machine

It took officials almost 24 hours to reveal that dozens had died in an incident in the southern city of Zhuhai, showing how China jumps into action to block information it does not want shared.

China using foreign journalists to spread Communist Party propaganda

Media 2024-10-18

China using foreign journalists to spread Communist Party propaganda

The CCP has strategically invited Latin American journalists to China for 'media training,' a tactic that amplifies Beijing's propaganda and shapes international perceptions.

HispanTV: Iran's propaganda channel spreading disinformation in Latin America

Media 2024-10-14

HispanTV: Iran's propaganda channel spreading disinformation in Latin America

A recent report says HispanTV disseminates and amplifies anti-Jewish hatred, incites violence, glorifies terrorism, and engages in disinformation, conspiracy theories and historical revisionism.

Russian, Chinese and Iranian regimes 'weaponize' Spanish-language disinformation

Media 2024-09-23

Russian, Chinese and Iranian regimes 'weaponize' Spanish-language disinformation

Authoritarian regimes in Latin America have manipulated local information and expanded foreign propaganda to undermine democratic values, according to a US Congressional resolution.

US accuses Russia of conducting disinformation campaign in Latin America

Media 2023-11-08

US accuses Russia of conducting disinformation campaign in Latin America

Pro-Kremlin content originating in Russia is 'localized' by a Latin American team and published in local press to make it appear organic.

Caracas and Moscow deepen cooperation in 'propaganda dissemination'

Media 2023-10-20

Caracas and Moscow deepen cooperation in 'propaganda dissemination'

As a part of its strategy to mitigate the impact of sanctions imposed on Russia, Sputnik has opted for content exchange with official media outlets in Latin American governments.

Report warns of massive Chinese effort to manipulate global information environment

Media 2023-10-02

Report warns of massive Chinese effort to manipulate global information environment

In addition to spending billions to spread disinformation, Beijing has also acquired stakes in foreign media, sponsored online influencers and sought to co-opt political elites and journalists.