Factchequeado's mission is to empower people with verified content in Spanish, actively engage with diverse communities, and build a resilient defense against misinformation. Its objective is to provide quality journalism, verified information, technological solutions and educational tools that build capacities to interact critically in public discussion. Factchequeado envisions a future where accurate, nonpartisan information is accessible to all members of the Hispanic and Latino communities. It is a team of journalists mostly made up of Latin women. Factchequeado believes that journalism is a service of public interest that must be transparent, collaborative, innovative and of quality. Factchequeado works so that the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States are stronger, more critical, and better prepared to counteract the misinformation that seeks to harm them. These recognitions demonstrate Factchequeado's commitment to accurate and reliable information and highlight the outstanding contributions of its leadership and team. María Moors Cabot Award (2024): Laura Zommer, CEO and co-founder, received a special mention for her pioneering leadership in fact-checking and using digital tools to combat disinformation in the Americas. The jury highlighted his vision and commitment to transparency. NLP Journalist of the Year (2024): Tamoa Calzadilla, former editor-in-chief, was recognized for her courageous investigative work in Venezuela and her leadership in fact-checking in Spanish for US communities. Recognition from the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Foundation (2022): Awarded for her innovative approach to combating medical misinformation, including the development of a WhatsApp chatbot designed to address the information needs of Latino communities in the US.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: April 2025

Location:
Miami, United States
Year the organization started publishing:
2022
Languages:
English
Spanish
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Gender
Ethnic minorities
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Data journalism
Crowdsourcing
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
YouTube
WhatsApp

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
14,000
Twitter number of followers:
3,257
Instagram number of followers:
108,000
YouTube number of followers:
116
Tiktok number of followers:
1,486

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
0
Founders:
Laura Zommer, Clara Jimenez Cruz, Chequeado.com y Maldita.es
Directors:
CEO Laura Zommer, Managing Editor Ana Maria Carrano

Team

Full-time employees:
6
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

Transparency

Doesn’t publish information about annual revenue
Publishes the names of donors
Has an ethics policy / manual
Publishes an ethics policy / manual
Is signed up to a press regulator, trust initiative, or part of a press association
Publishes up to date information about its team

Why is this profile included?

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