IBERIFIER Reports – Fact-checking Trends in Spain and Portugal

This report investigates fact-checking initiatives in Spain and Portugal, focusing on their development, strategies, and impact on combating disinformation. It outlines the rise of fact-checking agencies, media outlets with dedicated verification sections, and the technological tools employed to identify and debunk fake news. By examining specific organizations and their methodologies, the report highlights the evolving landscape of media literacy and the collaborative efforts between journalists, researchers, and the public to foster a well-informed society amidst the challenges posed by digital
misinformation.

Otros artículos

Fake political endorsements, immigration and artificial intelligence shape a quarter marked by disinformation in Portugal and Spain

The dissemination of manipulated statements falsely attributed to presidential candidates and the circulation of alleged endorsements from public figures that never existed were among the main disinformation phenomena recorded in Portugal during the 2026...

Report: Spain & Portugal fact-checking brief

This report collects the main hoaxes and disinformation narratives detected in Spain in Portugal from December to February. Iberifier-Report-DecemberFebruaryDownload

Miguel Crespo takes part in international conference in Tartu discussing innovative models of journalism

Miguel Crespo is participating this Thursday in the international conference organised by the European Journalism Training Association, taking place in Tartu, Estonia, until 22 May. The Director of the Portuguese Journalists Training Center and...

Maldita.es investigation: Analysis of suspicious TikTok comments reveals suspected paedophile networks

A study by the Maldita.es Foundation, which analysed more than 20,200 comments, 1,600 accounts and 380 TikTok videos, found evidence of an active network of suspected sexual predators on the platform. The investigation identified over...

“The Secret of the Algorithm” has now 20 episodes on RTP Notícias

The programme, which aims to analyse the themes and narratives shaping current affairs on social media, with a particular focus on disinformation, has now surpassed the 20-episode mark. “The Secret of the Algorithm”, broadcast...