Why we do what we do
Online public conversation is increasingly shaped by evolving forms of manipulation that adapt and influence what we see, believe, and debate. That is why we investigate these dynamics, produce useful evidence, and expose how censorship, disinformation, propaganda, and other digital threats restrict civic space. Better understanding these problems is also a way to confront them.
In addition to our research, we develop training programs and educational content to strengthen the capacities of journalists, activists, educators, human rights defenders, and other civil society actors. Our goal is to provide useful tools to understand, document, and respond to the challenges shaping the region’s digital environment.
How our work has expanded
We began by studying trends in Venezuela on X (formerly Twitter). Today, we investigate public conversations in Cuba, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and other countries across the region, while expanding our analysis to platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Our work combines data analysis, social listening, OSINT tools, and in-house technology to produce investigations on disinformation, propaganda, and digital authoritarianism in Latin America.