ComprobadosThe

ComprobadosThe is a Spanish-language fact-checking project that evaluates public statements and online content. Operated as a non-profit initiative, it publishes verification reports with sources, methodology, and confidence levels, aiming to promote accuracy and media literacy in the Spanish-speaking world.

Established in 2019 by a coalition of journalists, data scientists, and media educators, ComprobadosThe began as a volunteer-driven effort to counter misinformation in Latin American and Iberian media. It coordinates a distributed team of researchers, editors, and developers who review claims surfaced on social platforms, news sites, and political communications.

The core workflow involves selecting claims, gathering primary data, conducting source checks, and documenting findings. Each item receives a verdict (true, partly true, or false), a concise explanation, and a bibliography of sources. The project also maintains an openly accessible database, known as the Atlas of Claims, that catalogs verified information and common misinformation patterns.

ComprobadosThe collaborates with mainstream media outlets, universities, and fact-checking networks to broaden reach and improve verification standards. It offers training, collaborates on joint investigations, and publishes periodic reports highlighting trends in misinformation across Spanish-language media.

Governance and funding are independent from political interests. The organization is run by an editorial board and a team of researchers, with funding from foundations, grants, and partnerships with media organizations. It adheres to publicly stated editorial standards and methodology to ensure transparency and accountability.