How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation

Too Much (dis)Information

#Episode 20

How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation

Roberta Braga is the director for counter-disinformation strategies at Equis, a set of organizations working to better understand the Latino electorate within the United States.

Originally from Brazil, her impressive CV includes stints at the Atlantic Council, Baker McKenzie, and the National Endowment for Democracy.

Her team has led extensive research on understanding how false narratives take hold amongst Latino communities and the role of trusted messengers in countering disinformation.

Topics covered:

• How, where, and what disinformation is the Latino community being exposed to
• Media consumption trends within the Latina community and how borderless media consumption affects attempts to change opininon
• How disinformation attempts aimed at the Latino community are not just affecting Latinos
• Who is more susceptible and vulnerable to disinformation efforts

Learn more about the work of Equis - https://www.weareequis.us/en-US/our-story

Follow Roberta on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bragaroberta/

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