Maldita.es is an independent Spanish digital newsroom dedicated to fact‑checking, media literacy, and public‑interest journalism. Founded in 2017, it operates on a non‑profit model supported by grants, donations, and partnerships, ensuring editorial independence and freedom from commercial or political influence. Its newsroom focuses on verifying information, debunking misinformation and disinformation, promoting transparency in public discourse, and producing investigative reports and explanatory content on politics, society, and current affairs. Maldita.es is known for its rigorous fact‑checking methodology, accessible myth‑busting tools, and clear, evidence‑based reporting that helps readers distinguish fact from falsehood. Funded by grants and reader donations, Maldita.es offers open access to its fact-checking tools, investigative reports, and educational content. Its work helps citizens, educators, and civil society critically assess information, navigate misinformation, and make well-informed decisions in today’s complex media landscape.
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