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

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) has released its second foundational poll examining how Latino communities in the U.S. engaged with false and misleading claims and narratives leading up to the 2024 elections. The 3,000-person survey, conducted in partnership with YouGov in September 2024, explores familiarity and belief in misinformation, levels of trust in election stakeholders, sentiments on immigration, and views on generative AI technologies and regulation.

In September 2024, DDIA, in partnership with YouGov, conducted its second foundational survey of Latino adults across the United States. This comprehensive survey explored key topics such as misinformation narratives, trust in elections, political sentiments regarding Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, immigration views, and perspectives on generative AI technologies. Covering all 50 states and DC, the survey gathered insights from a diverse Latino population, with findings highlighting the stability of misinformation exposure, shifts in trust toward democratic institutions, nuanced attitudes on immigration, and growing concerns about AI's societal impact.

Roberta Braga, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA), examines the growing demand among Latino voters for stricter AI regulation as the Trump administration pushes forward with massive private-sector investments in artificial intelligence. Based on DDIA/YouGov polling, over 68% of Latinos support stronger AI oversight, reflecting deep concerns about job displacement and economic impact. While AI offers promising advancements in medicine and productivity, Braga argues that innovation must not come at the expense of workers, urging the administration to prioritize responsible AI policies that protect communities while fostering growth.

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) participated in the 2025 DCC Working Summit, held from March 4-6, where pro-democracy leaders and organizations convened to strategize and collaborate on protecting and advancing democratic values in the United States. This action-oriented summit emphasized coordination on rapid response, messaging, and audience engagement, building on the successes of the previous year’s gathering. DDIA contributed its expertise to discussions on leveraging communication as a vital tool to counter anti-democratic threats. The summit fostered meaningful partnerships and actionable plans, reinforcing the collective commitment to safeguarding democracy in a challenging political landscape.

2024 was a foundational year for the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas. On behalf of the entire team, Roberta Braga, DDIA Executive Director, lays out some of our most noteworthy deliverables.

As Lupa, Brazil’s first organization dedicated to combating disinformation, nears its 10th anniversary, founder Cristina Tardáguila reflects on the need for a reset in the fight against falsehoods. She critiques the overuse and dilution of terms like "fake news" and calls for innovation beyond traditional fact-checking and media literacy strategies. To remain effective in 2025, Tardáguila advocates for a cultural shift in the disinformation field, deeper research, audience engagement through polling, and the integration of behavioral science. By embracing these changes, the fight against disinformation can evolve and reclaim its impact.