EPISODE · Oct 28, 2021 · 30 MIN
Fake News, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
from The Americas Quarterly Podcast · host Americas Quarterly
Fake news is a problem everywhere. But many believe Brazil will be the epicenter in 2022, as President Jair Bolsonaro, facing a difficult reelection bid, is determined to protect his supporters’ “freedom of speech.” This week, Brazilian fact-checker Cristina Tardáguila breaks down how Brazil became a fake news hotbed - and looks for reasons for optimism.Guests:Cristina Tardáguila is senior program director at the International Center for Journalists. She founded Brazil’s first and largest fact-checking agency, Agência Lupa.Brian Winter is AQ’s editor-in-chiefSupplemental Reading:"Inside Brazil's Dangerous Battle Over Fake News," by Mariana Palau(https://americasquarterly.org/article/inside-brazils-dangerous-battle-over-fake-news/)
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Fake news is a problem everywhere. But many believe Brazil will be the epicenter in 2022, as President Jair Bolsonaro, facing a difficult reelection bid, is determined to protect his supporters’ “freedom of speech.” This week, Brazilian fact-checker Cristina Tardáguila breaks down how Brazil became a fake news hotbed - and looks for reasons for optimism.Guests:Cristina Tardáguila is senior program director at the International Center for Journalists. She founded Brazil’s first and largest fac...
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