Online misinformation in Latin America: Prevalence, impact, and what to do about it
ABSTRACT It is well known that misinformation springs from declining confidence in public institutions and increasing political polarization, often amplified through online media. However, Latin American countries share unique features that may exacerbate the prevalence and impact of misinformation on peoples’s beliefs and behaviors, including higher levels of socio-economic inequality, elite captured media systems, and…
