Chequeado

Chequeado
Name	Chequeado
Formation	2010
Location	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Founder	Laura Zommer, Federico Finchelstein
Key people	Diana López, Julio César Córdoba

Chequeado. Chequeado is a non-profit organization based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded by Laura Zommer and Federico Finchelstein in 2010, with the goal of promoting fact-checking and transparency in public discourse. The organization is part of the International Fact-Checking Network and has collaborated with other fact-checking initiatives, such as Full Fact and PolitiFact. Chequeado's work has been recognized by Google News Lab and Facebook, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and BBC News.

Introduction

Chequeado is an independent media outlet that focuses on fact-checking and journalism, with a team of experienced journalists and researchers, including Diana López and Julio César Córdoba. The organization's mission is to promote critical thinking and media literacy in Argentina and Latin America, by verifying the accuracy of public statements made by politicians, business leaders, and other public figures, such as Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Mauricio Macri, and Pope Francis. Chequeado's work is supported by donations from foundations and individuals, including Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, and Knight Foundation. The organization has also partnered with universities and research centers, such as University of Buenos Aires, University of Oxford, and Harvard University.

History

Chequeado was founded in 2010 by Laura Zommer and Federico Finchelstein, with the goal of promoting fact-checking and transparency in public discourse in Argentina. The organization started as a small blog and quickly gained recognition for its in-depth analysis and fact-based reporting, which has been cited by The Economist, Forbes, and Al Jazeera. Chequeado's early work focused on politics and economics, but soon expanded to include environmental issues, healthcare, and education, with collaborations with World Health Organization, United Nations, and UNESCO. The organization has also worked with other fact-checking initiatives, such as Africa Check and FactCheck.org, to promote global fact-checking and international cooperation.

Methodology

Chequeado's fact-checking methodology involves a rigorous research process, which includes verifying sources, analyzing data, and consulting experts, such as Nobel laureates Joseph Stiglitz and Amartya Sen. The organization's team of journalists and researchers uses a variety of tools and techniques to verify the accuracy of public statements, including document analysis, interviews, and field research, with support from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Chequeado's fact-checking process is transparent and accountable, with clear criteria and standards for evaluating evidence and conclusions, which has been recognized by Poynter Institute and Columbia University.

Impact

Chequeado's work has had a significant impact on public discourse in Argentina and Latin America, by promoting critical thinking and media literacy, with collaborations with BBC Mundo, CNN en Español, and Al Jazeera Español. The organization's fact-checking reports have been widely cited by media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and BBC News, and have influenced policy debates and public opinion, with recognition from World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and European Union. Chequeado's work has also contributed to the development of fact-checking initiatives in other countries, such as Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, with support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation.

Awards_and_recognition

Chequeado has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including the Knight International Journalism Award and the Gabriel García Márquez Journalism Award, which has been awarded to Nicholas Kristof and Sarah Kendzior. The organization has also been recognized by Google News Lab and Facebook for its innovative approach to fact-checking and journalism, with collaborations with Twitter and Reddit. Chequeado's work has been featured in The Economist, Forbes, and Al Jazeera, and has been cited by academics and researchers at Harvard University, University of Oxford, and Stanford University.

Controversies

Chequeado has faced controversies and criticisms from politicians and interest groups who have disputed the organization's fact-checking reports, including Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Mauricio Macri. The organization has also faced challenges in terms of funding and sustainability, as it relies on donations and grants to support its work, with recognition from Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations. Despite these challenges, Chequeado remains committed to its mission of promoting fact-checking and transparency in public discourse, with support from UNESCO and World Bank. The organization continues to work with other fact-checking initiatives, such as Full Fact and PolitiFact, to promote global fact-checking and international cooperation, with collaborations with European Union and African Union.

Category:Fact-checking organizations