As AI-generated videos and deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated, the latest episode of Building Community brings together leading voices to explore their impact on disinformation and democracy. The conversation features Roberta Braga, Founder and Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA), who offers key insights on accountability, media literacy, and protecting vulnerable communities, alongside other experts in technology policy and advocacy.

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA), in collaboration with the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), is proud to announce the 20 participants selected for the 2026 Spring cohort of the Latinos, Media, and Democracy Program (LMDP) - The AI Edition. The first of two cohorts DDIA will host this year brings together a multilingual group of journalists, content creators, and civil society leaders committed to strengthening a healthier information ecosystem for Latino communities across the United States and Latin America.

This page highlights the latest narratives circulating in Latino public WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Updated every week, it offers insights from DDIA’s ongoing monitoring of digital conversations shaping public opinion across messaging platforms.

DDIA’s REDESCover newsletter features emerging narratives and updates about information disorder spreading in Latino spaces online in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

DDIA provides a concise, time-stamped overview of confirmed developments following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro, official statements from U.S. and Venezuelan authorities, international reactions, key legal questions, and what remains unknown as the situation continues to evolve.

DDIA endorsed the reintroduction of the LISTOS Act, legislation led by Senator Ben Ray Luján to strengthen multilingual content moderation, transparency, and enforcement across online platforms, helping protect non-English-speaking communities from online harms.

Co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation and co-organized with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD, WSIS convened global leaders to reflect on 20 years of progress toward people-centered, equitable digital societies. DDIA Executive Director Roberta Braga attended by special invitation.

A Factchequeado study shows how misinformation in Spanish affects U.S. Latinos and identifies which video formats best engage them across social platforms. The qualitative phase, conducted in collaboration with the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA), reveals how audiences perceive different styles of news videos. The report offers recommendations for media and organizations.