Organization: Bolivia Verifica
Applicant: Patricia Cusicanqui
Assessor: Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura
Background
Bolivia Verifica is a Bolivian fact-checking organization created from Fundación de Periodismo. They exist since June 2019 and check claims related to politics and social issues in Bolivia. They have a solid operation and follow high journalists standards when checking claims. They also have a thorough explanation of their methodology when choosing and analyzing claims.
Assessment Conclusion
Bolivia Verifica is a competent journalistic organization. They carry their fact-checks responsibly, covering Bolivian politics and social issues in a balanced way, and do so driven by journalistic evidence. They are transparent in their use of sources and apply a clear methodology when choosing and analyzing claims. After a round of review, they have fixed previous problems and are fully compliant to the code.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura assesses application as Compliant
A short summary in native publishing language
Bolivia Verifica es una organización boliviana de verificación de discurso y fuentes creada a partir de la Fundación de Periodismo. Existen desde junio de 2019 y verifican reclamos relacionados con la política y temas sociales en Bolivia. Tienen una operación sólida y siguen altos estándares periodísticos al hacer verificaciones. Cumplen plenamente los criterios de IFCN.
Section 1: Eligibility to be a signatory
To be eligible to be a signatory, applicants must meet these six criteria
- 1.1 The applicant is a legally registered organization, or a distinct team or unit within a legally registered organization, and details of this are easily found on its website.
- 1.2 The team, unit or organization is set up exclusively for the purpose of fact-checking.
- 1.3 The applicant has published an average of at least one fact check a week over the course of the six months prior to the date of application. For applicants from countries with at least 5 or more verified signatories need to have at least a fact check a week over the twelve months of publishing track. Consult to factchecknet@poynter.org for confirmation.
- 1.4 On average, at least 75% of the applicant’s fact checks focus on claims related to issues that, in the view of the IFCN, relate to or could have an impact on the welfare or well-being of individuals, the general public or society.
- 1.5 The applicant’s editorial output is not, in the view of the IFCN, controlled by the state, a political party or politician.
- 1.6 If the organization receives funding from local or foreign state or political sources, it provides a statement on its site setting out to the satisfaction of the IFCN, how it ensures its funders do not influence the findings of its reports.
Criteria 1.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please explain where on your website you set out information about your organization’s legal status and how this complies with criteria. Attach a link to the relevant page of your website.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
At the top of Bolivia Verifica's home page, we have a button titled ""About Us,"" which leads to a page that includes external links to our bylaws and our legal status documents.
The Fundación para el Periodismo is a non-profit organization that was created by Bolivian journalists in 2008 and authorized to operate as such by Prefectural Resolution No. 603 of the Autonomous Departmental Government of La Paz.
The link Who we are is at https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
And our bylaws and legal status are at https://fundacionperiodismo.org/estatutos/
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En la parte superior de la página principal de Bolivia Verifica, tenemos un botón titulado “Quienes somos”, que conduce a una página que incluye enlaces externos a nuestros estatutos y nuestros documentos de estatus legal.
La Fundación para el Periodismo es una organización sin fines de lucro que fue creada por periodistas bolivianos en 2008 y autorizada para funcionar como tal por Resolución Prefectural No. 603 del Gobierno Autónomo Departamental de La Paz (Bolivia).
El enlace" Quiénes somos" está en https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
Y nuestros estatutos y estatus legal se encuentran en https://fundacionperiodismo.org/estatutos/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago)
Bolivia Verifica is a project of the Fundacion de Periodismo. Their status as a non-profit is regular and is clearly stated in their About page. Details on said page are clear.
done_all 1.1 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 1.2
Proof you meet criteria
Please answer the following questions – (see notes in Guidelines for Application on how to answer)
1. When and why was your fact-checking operation started?
2. How many people work or volunteer in the organization and what are their roles?
3. What different activities does your organization carry out?
4. What are the goals of your fact-checking operation over the coming year?
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"1. The Bolivia Verifica project was created in June 2019 with the objective of combating disinformation. At that time, Bolivia was on the eve of elections and our objective was to verify the discourse and rumors of and about the presidential candidates.
2. The Bolivia Verifica team is composed of 23 people organized as follows: 5 board members, 6 journalists in charge of fact-checking, 3 editors, 2 journalists producing podcasts, 1 systems manager and data journalism manager, 1 graphic designer, 1 podcast animator, 1 marketing and social media, media manager, 1 executive director, 1 administrator, 1 administrative assistant.
3. Fundación para el Periodismo is dedicated to the training and education of journalists in Bolivia. Bolivia Verifica is a project of the Fundación para el Periodismo aimed at improving the quality of information received by citizens.
4. Our objectives son:
Consolidate the economic sustainability of the Bolivia Verifica Project.
Improve the quality of public debate with verified information and the best available data, this will be achieved through Media Literacy.
Verify information and news about the population and housing census to be carried out in 2022.
Monitor the disinformation generated around climate change.
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1. El proyecto Bolivia Verifica fue creado en junio de 2019 con el objetivo de combatir la desinformación. En ese momento, Bolivia estaba en vísperas de elecciones y nuestro objetivo era verificar el discurso y los rumores de y sobre los candidatos presidenciales.
2. El equipo de Bolivia Verifica está compuesto por 23 personas organizadas de la siguiente manera: 5 miembros de la Junta Directiva, 6 periodistas a cargo de la verificación de datos, 3 editores, 2 periodistas productores de podcasts, 1 gerente de sistemas y encargado de periodismo de datos, 1 diseñador gráfico, 1 animador de podcasts, 1 marketing y redes sociales, gerente de medios, 1 director ejecutivo, 1 administrador, 1 asistente administrativo
3. La Fundación para el Periodismo se dedica a la formación y educación de periodistas en Bolivia. Bolivia Verifica es un proyecto de la Fundación para el Periodismo dirigido a mejorar el debate público y la calidad de la información que reciben la ciudadanía.
4. Nuestros objetivos son:
Consolidar la sostenibilidad económica del Proyecto Bolivia Verifica.
Mejorar la calidad del debate público con la información verificada y los mejores datos disponibles.
Monitorear y verificar la desinformación y el discurso público.
Monitorear la desinformación que se genera en torno al cambio climático.
Monitorear el discurso y las narrativas de odio para promover el diálogo y una cultura de paz.
Impulsar la Alfabetización Mediática Informacional.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has provided the necessary information. Bolivia Verifica started in June 2019 and has been operating since then as a fact checking operation. Currently, they are formed by 23 people in different departments. Their main operation is fact checking, and they plan to expand works in that sense, and also work towards improving media literacy.
done_all 1.2 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 1.3
Proof you meet criteria
- The applicant has published an average of at least one fact check a week over the course of the six months prior to the date of application.
- For applicants from countries with at least 5 or more verified signatories need to have at least a fact check a week over the twelve months of publishing track.
- Consult to factchecknet@poynter.org for confirmation.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
We include a list of our fact checks including one link per week for the last 6 months. You can also find our fact checking work here: https://boliviaverifica.bo/noticias-falsas/
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Adjuntamos una lista de verificaciones de datos que incluye un enlace por semana de los últimos 6 meses.
También puede encontrar nuestro trabajo de verificación de hechos aquí: https://boliviaverifica.bo/category/falso/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant meets and surpasses the minimum required amount of fact checkings demanded. They usually publish from 50 to 90 fact checks monthly, and have been following this average since their start.
done_all 1.3 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 1.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will assess compliance through a review of the fact checks published over the previous three months. No additional information required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
After a random review of checks, it was identified that the applicant has an editorial output focused on issues of social relevance, such as health, public policy, economics and politics. They are fully compliant.
done_all 1.4 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 1.5
Proof you meet criteria
Please explain any commercial, financial and/or institutional relationship your organization has to the state, politicians or political parties in the country or countries you cover. Also explain funding or support received from foreign as well as local state or political actors over the previous financial year.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"This year we did not have any commercial, financial and/or institutional relationship with the state.
Last year because of the pandemic, the Foundation for Journalism has an agreement between United Nations involving the former Ministry of Communication with the sole intention of collaborating with the infodemic, so the topics we write and the content we develop with this agreement involves strictly only the Coronavirus.
This agreement was made in March 2020, details can be reviewed here: http://boliviaverifica.bo/fundacion-para-el-periodismo-sistema-de-naciones-unidas-y-ministerio-de-comunicacion-firman-acuerdo- for -against-disinformation /
We can review our financial transparency at this link. https://boliviaverifica.bo/politica-de-fondos/
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Este año no se tuvo ninguna relación comercial, financiera y/o institucional con el Estado.
Podemos revisar nuestra transparencia financiera en este enlace. https://boliviaverifica.bo/politica-de-fondos/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant does employ two sources of funding that are related to government bodies: the National Endowment for Democracy, from the US Government, and COSUDE, from the Swiss government, although this last one was relative to the 2019-2020 period. This is stated in their Funding Policy page.
done_all 1.5 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 1.6
Proof you meet criteria
If you confirmed the organization receives funding from local or foreign state or political sources, provide a link to where on your website you set out how you ensure the editorial independence of your work.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
In this link https://boliviaverifica.bo/politica-de-fondos/, the funding policy page we indicate that all financial actors must respect our principle of editorial independence with the following text:
The financial resources received by this program do not influence the work of Observatorio Bolivia Verifica. All those financial actors that are involved in the project will respect our principle of editorial independence.
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En este enlace https://boliviaverifica.bo/politica-de-fondos/ se puede leer a detalle la "Política de fondos", donde se indica que todo actor financiero debe respetar nuestro principio de independencia editorial. Este el texto:
Los recursos financieros que recibe este programa no influyen en el trabajo del Observatorio Bolivia Verifica. Dicho esto, todo aquel actor financiero que se involucre con el proyecto respetará nuestro principio de independencia editorial.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a clear Funding Policy in place, where they state that financial resources do not influence their editorial output, and that funders shall respect their editorial independence. This is published in the same page where they state what are their funders.
done_all 1.6 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Section 2: A commitment to Non-partisanship and Fairness
To be compliant on nonpartisanship and fairness, applicants must meet these five criteria
- 2.1 The applicant fact-checks using the same high standards of evidence and judgement for equivalent claims regardless of who made the claim.
- 2.2 The applicant does not unduly concentrate its fact-checking on any one side, considers the reach and importance of claims it selects to check and publishes a short statement on its website to set out how it selects claims to check.
- 2.3 The applicant discloses in its fact checks relevant interests of the sources it quotes where the reader might reasonably conclude those interests could influence the accuracy of the evidence provided. It also discloses in its fact checks any commercial or other such relationships it has that a member of the public might reasonably conclude could influence the findings of the fact check.
- 2.4 The applicant is not as an organization affiliated with nor declares or shows support for any party, any politician or political candidate, nor does it advocate for or against any policy positions on any issues save for transparency and accuracy in public debate.
- 2.5 The applicant sets out its policy on non-partisanship for staff on its site. Save for the issues of accuracy and transparency, the applicant’s staff do not get involved in advocacy or publicise their views on policy issues the organization might fact check in such a way as might lead a reasonable member of the public to see the organization’s work as biased.
Criteria 2.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please share links to 10 fact checks published over the past year that you believe demonstrate your non-partisanship.
Please briefly explain how the fact checks selected show that (I) you use the same high standards of evidence for equivalent claims, (II) follow the same essential process for every fact check and (III) let the evidence dictate your conclusions.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
https://boliviaverifica.bo/radiografia-de-la-entrevista-a-jeanine-anez-la-realidad-detras-de-las-cifras/ (last year it was oficialismo)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/enganosa-evaluacion-de-cifras-de-coronavirus-es-publicada-por-doria-medina/ (opposition)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/luis-arce-tuitea-informacion-falsa-sobre-los-incendios-en-bolivia/ (officialism)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/el-gobernador-de-santa-cruz-emite-dos-datos-falsos-sobre-vacunacion-en-el-departamento/ (opposition)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/garcia-linera-afirma-que-coordino-renuncia-de-salvatierra-desde-mexico/ (officialism)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/viceministra-de-comunicacion-da-un-dato-falso-sobre-el-promedio-de-vacunacion-en-bolivia/ (officialism)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/tres-mentiras-en-una-conferencia-de-prensa-de-rocio-nogales-representante-del-control-social-de-riberalta/ (civilian representative)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/dos-datos-falsos-sobre-los-vocales-del-tse-en-una-transmision-de-facebook/ (opposition journalist)
https://boliviaverifica.bo/radiografia-del-discurso-publico-candidatos-virtieron-falsedades-en-plena-campana-electoral/ (candidates from various parties).
All these notes show how Bolivia Verifica checks public discourse regardless of its ideological location. The procedure followed is the same for all content: select a checkable phrase, consult the issuer of the phrase about its source and contrast the data with the best available sources. This process determines the category of what was analyzed.
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Todas estas notas muestran cómo Bolivia Verifica chequea el discurso público sin importar la tendencia ideológica del mismo. El procedimiento seguido es igual para todos los contenidos: seleccionar una frase chequeable, consultar al emisor de la frase sobre su fuente y contrastar el dato con las mejores fuentes disponibles. Este proceso determina la categoría de lo que se analizó.
En el documento adjunto podrán hallar las 10 verificaciones de discurso que prueban el manejo imparcial de la metodología.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
After a careful review of all 10 links sent by the applicant, it was identified that the applicant is balanced in how they analyse claims. They use the same high standards of evidence and follow a clear process of journalistic investigation. They are also balanced in their choice of claims and political figures to be checked, between government and opposition.
done_all 2.1 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 2.2
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to a place on your website where you explain how you select claims to check, explaining how you ensure you do not unduly concentrate your fact-checking on any one side, and how you consider the reach and importance of the claims you select to check.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a page where they publish clear guidelines on how they choose a claim to be checked, which refers to aspects of social relevance as well as reach. As important as that, the applicant also emphasizes what is not checkable. The guidelines are neutral and objective.
done_all 2.2 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 2.3
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will assess compliance through a review of the fact checks published over the previous year. No additional information required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
After a review of random fact checks it was identified that the applicant is transparent with the sources it uses, making clear whether there is any conflict that would undermine a check. However, this is not common, since the sources used are relevant and do not compromise the integrity of the check.
done_all 2.3 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 2.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will assess compliance through a review of the fact checks published over the previous year. No additional information required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
After a random review of fact checks from the last months, it was identified that the applicant demonstrates balance in their coverage. They do not show support for any political party, and their work covers Bolivian political parties and agents of all spectrum. They do not position themselves in social issues.
done_all 2.4 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 2.5
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to a place on your website where you publish a statement setting out your policy on non-partisanship for staff and how it ensures the organization meets this criteria.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"At the top of the home page, the following statement is included:
Bolivia Verifica is an apolitical, non-profit digital media outlet dedicated to verifying news and public discourse to combat misinformation and improve democratic participation.
Also on our Who We Are page https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/ above the Bolivia Verifica Observatory title is the following statement clarifying the non-partisanship of the staff:
""The staff of Bolivia Verifica has no political affiliation or ideological or religious commitments. Their work is strictly journalistic and independent and is framed within the parameters and ethical principles of the Fundación para el Periodismo"".
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En la parte superior de la página de inicio se incluye la siguiente declaración:
Bolivia Verifica es un medio digital apolítico y sin fines de lucro dedicado a verificar noticias y discurso público, para combatir la desinformación y mejorar la participación democrática.
Además, en la sección de "Quienes Somos" (https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/) en la parte superior del título del Observatorio Bolivia Verifica se encuentra la siguiente declaración que aclara el no partidismo del personal:
“El personal de Bolivia Verifica que no tiene filiación política ni compromisos ideológicos o religiosos. Su trabajo es estrictamente periodístico e independiente y se enmarca dentro de los parámetros y principios éticos de la Fundación para el Periodismo”.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has mentioned a non-partisanship policy for staff in their answer, but that policy is not available in their About us page, as stated. This sould be added there in a separate section.
done_all 2.5 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Section 3: A commitment to Standards and Transparency of Sources
To be compliant on sources, applicants must meet these four criteria
- 3.1 The applicant identifies the source of all significant evidence used in their fact checks, providing relevant links where the source is available online, in such a way that users can replicate their work if they wish. In cases where identifying the source would compromise the source’s personal security, the applicant provides as much detail as compatible with the source’s safety.
- 3.2 The applicant uses the best available primary, not secondary, sources of evidence wherever suitable primary sources are available. Where suitable primary sources are not available, the applicant explains the use of a secondary source.
- 3.3 The applicant checks all key elements of claims against more than one named source of evidence save where the one source is the only source relevant on the topic.
- 3.4 The applicant identifies in its fact checks the relevant interests of the sources it uses where the reader might reasonably conclude those interests could influence the accuracy of the evidence provided.
Criteria 3.1
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant consistently identifies the sources used in their checks. They do this thoroughly and with clear information about each source used. The audience is able to replicate a check if they wish. When the applicant does any type of analysis on their own, such as when analyzing pictures using software, this is described and the tool is named.
done_all 3.1 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 3.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant consistently uses first-hand sources when analyzing a claim. They also cite other news outlets for additional evidence, but the main evidence used in a check is primary. In certain checks, they will also interview an expert directly, to give further clarity about an issue.
done_all 3.2 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 3.3
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
When checking a claim, the applicant employs the necessary amount of evidence to give a broad view of the issue in question. This usually means checking a claim against more than one source. The following link presents an evidence of the applicant checking all key elements of a claim against more than one named source of evidence: https://boliviaverifica.bo/no-existe-relacion-entre-el-premio-gadafi-y-el-acuerdo-de-los-gobiernos-de-bolivia-e-iran/
done_all 3.3 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 3.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
It was identified that the applicant describes the sources used in a manner that it becomes clear if there is any interest on the part of the source that could undermine the accuracy of a check. However, this is not often the case, since the applicant uses responsible sources that would not undermine a check, but rather give it more credibility.
done_all 3.4 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Section 4: A commitment to Transparency of Funding & Organization
To be compliant on funding and organization, applicants must meet these five criteria
- 4.1 Applicants that are independent organizations have a page on their website detailing each source of funding accounting for 5% or more of total revenue for its previous financial year. This page also sets out the legal form in which the organization is registered (e.g. as a non-profit, as a company etc).
- 4.2 Applicants that are the fact-checking section or unit of a media house or other parent organization make a statement on ownership.
- 4.3 A statement on the applicant’s website sets out the applicant’s organizational structure and makes clear how and by whom editorial control is exercised.
- 4.4 A page on the applicant’s website details the professional biography of all those who, according to the organizational structure and play a significant part in its editorial output.
- 4.5 The applicant provides easy means on its website and/or via social media for users to communicate with the editorial team.
Criteria 4.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please confirm whether you are an ‘independent organization’
or ‘the fact-checking section or unit of a media house or other parent organization’ and share proof of this organizational status.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"We are an independent organization.
In the following link we have the proof of the status of our organization
https://boliviaverifica.bo/transparencia/
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Somos una organización independiente. En el siguiente enlace tenemos la prueba del estado de nuestra organizacion:
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is an independent organization that is regularly registered as such. This is clear in their About section.
done_all 4.1 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 4.2
Proof you meet criteria
If your organization is an “independent organization”, please share a link to the page on your website where you detail your funding and indicate the legal form in which the organization is registered (e.g. as a non-profit, as a company etc).
If your organization is “the fact-checking section or unit of a media house or other parent organization”, please share a link to the statement on your website about your ownership.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant details in their Transparency page what are their main sources of funding and details their value. However, the parent organization, Fundacion para Periodismo, does not publish audits in their website since 2019. The most recent audits should be published there.
done_all 4.2 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 4.3
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to where on your website you set out your organizational structure, making clear how and by whom editorial control is exercised.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"At the top of the Bolivia Verifica home page, we have a button entitled ""Who we are"", which leads to a page that includes the details of our team.
""Who we are"", https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
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En la parte superior de la página principal de Bolivia Verifica, tenemos un botón titulado "Quienes somos", que conduce a una página que incluye el detalle de nuestro equipo.
El enlace de acceso es este: https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has an About us page where they state the names and roles of each member of the team. It demonstrates clearly who exercises editorial control.
done_all 4.3 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 4.4
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to where on your website you set out the professional biographies of those who play a significant part in your organization’s editorial output.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
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En la parte superior de la página principal de Bolivia Verifica, tenemos un botón titulado "Quienes somos", que conduce a una página que incluye el detalle solicitado.
El enlace de acceso es este: https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
In the aforementioned About us page, the applicant states the names and roles of each member of the team. However, they do not detail their professional biography, or any link to them. This should be added.
cancel 4.4 marked as Request change by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
27-Oct-2023 (11 months ago)
In the aforementioned About us page, the applicant states the names and roles of each member of the team, as well as their professional biography.
done_all 4.4 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 4.5
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to where on your website you encourage users to communicate with your editorial team.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"In the middle we have a button with the text: ""CONTACT THE EDITORS"" to encourage users to contact our editorial team.
https://boliviaverifica.bo/quienes-somos/
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En el medio tenemos un botón con el texto: "CONTACTARSE CON LOS EDITORES" para animar a los usuarios a comunicarse con nuestro equipo editorial
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a general email and the link to a WhatsApp chatbot in their About us page. There should be a separate section with more details on how the audience can contact the team, and not only general contact information. The same section could also feature a link to the form where users can send claims to be checked.
cancel 4.5 marked as Request change by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
27-Oct-2023 (11 months ago)
The applicant has a general email and the link to a WhatsApp chatbot in their About us page. They have also added a contact page with a form (accessible from the main menu) through which readers can communicate with the team.
done_all 4.5 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Section 5: A commitment to Standards and Transparency of Methodology
To be compliant on methodology, applicants must meet these six criteria
- 5.1 The applicant publishes on its website a statement about the methodology it uses to select, research, write and publish its fact checks.
- 5.2 The applicant selects claims to check based primarily on the reach and importance of the claims, and where possible explains the reason for choosing the claim to check.
- 5.3 The applicant sets out in its fact checks relevant evidence that appears to support the claim as well as relevant evidence that appears to undermine it.
- 5.4 The applicant in its fact checks assesses the merits of the evidence found using the same high standards applied to evidence on equivalent claims, regardless of who made the claim.
- 5.5 The applicant seeks where possible to contact those who made the claim to seek supporting evidence, noting that (I) this is often not possible with online claims, (II) if the person who makes the claim fails to reply in a timely way this should not impede the fact check, (III) if a speaker adds caveats to the claim, the fact-checker should be free to continue with checking the original claim, (IV) fact-checkers may not wish to contact the person who made the claim for safety or other legitimate reasons.
- 5.6 The applicant encourages users to send in claims to check, while making it clear what readers can legitimately expect will be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable.
Criteria 5.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please provide a link to the statement on your website that explains the methodology you use to select, research, write and publish your fact checks.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a page, linked to in their homepage, describing their methodology. It includes several sections and is clear. Their methodology covers principles of work, selection of claims, conditions of something to be verified, verification process, and correction policy.
done_all 5.1 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 5.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant uses a clear methodology in order to choose and analyse claims. Claims are based on their reach and social importance. The following fact check is an example of how they have a habit of describing the social spread of a claim, justifying its check: https://boliviaverifica.bo/video-viral-de-la-erupcion-de-un-volcan-no-es-del-popocatepetl-en-mexico-sino-de-otro-en-guatemala/. The methodology is adhered to.
done_all 5.2 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 5.3
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant uses evidence in a complete way, so the audience can understand the issue at hand with all its complexity. The folowing link is an example of how the applicant uses evidence this way: https://boliviaverifica.bo/carta-que-denuncia-mal-uso-de-instalaciones-militares-en-tarija-si-fue-presentada-por-un-conscripto/
done_all 5.3 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 5.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
After a review of a set of random fact checks, it was identified that the applicant uses evidence responsibly and in a balanced way, assessing their merits regardless of who made the claim. The applicant analyzes politicians and actors from the whole Bolivian political spectrum with seriousness and balance.
done_all 5.4 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 5.5
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has the habit of contacting whomever made a claim in order to give additional context about it. This also happens in the case when someone supposedly made a claim, but it's not true. Both examples can be found in the following links: https://boliviaverifica.bo/patricia-callisperis-asegura-falsamente-que-los-ninos-no-son-transmisores-del-coronavirus/ / https://boliviaverifica.bo/fernando-larach-no-dijo-que-en-el-comite-pro-santa-cruz-no-se-aceptan-negros/
However, in the cases where the applicant is investigating a claim that results of an online rumor, then they do not contact its original source.
done_all 5.5 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 5.6
Proof you meet criteria
Please describe how you encourage users to send in claims to check, while making it clear what readers can legitimately expect will be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable. Include links where appropriate. If you do not allow this, explain why.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"The user can find out what can be consulted: https://boliviaverifica.bo/formulario-para-envio-de-verificacion/
https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/
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El usuario puede conocer lo que es posible verificar en el siguiente enlace. En el mismo espacio (en la parte inferior) puede hallar también el formulario para hacer su solicitud:
https://boliviaverifica.bo/formulario-para-envio-de-verificacion/
https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/
De igual manera, se ha generado un mecanismo de interacción para que las audiencias envíen datos verificables a través de Olivia, el Chat Bot de Bolivia Verifica, disponible vía WhatsApp en el número: +591 62352290.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a form where users can send links to be checked. That form is linked to in their homepage. It also does an excellent job of informating readers what is checkable and what is not, with clear details about both types of statements. Those details are also available in their Methodology page.
Audiences can also send claims to be checked via their WhatsApp Chatbot, Olivia.
done_all 5.6 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Section 6: A commitment to an Open & Honest Corrections Policy
To be compliant on corrections policy, applicants must meet these five criteria
- 6.1 The applicant has a corrections or complaints policy that is easily visible and accessible on the organization’s website or frequently referenced in broadcasts.
- 6.2 The policy sets out clear definitions of what it does and does not cover, how major mistakes, especially those requiring revised conclusions of a fact check, are handled, and the fact that some complaints may justify no response. This policy is adhered to scrupulously.
- 6.3 Where credible evidence is provided that the applicant has made a mistake worthy of correction, the applicant makes a correction openly and transparently, seeking as far as possible to ensure that users of the original see the correction and the corrected version.
- 6.4 The applicant, if an existing signatory, should either on its corrections/complaints page or on the page where it declares itself an IFCN signatory inform users that if they believe the signatory is violating the IFCN Code, they may inform the IFCN, with a link to the IFCN site.
- 6.5 If the applicant is the fact-checking unit of a media company, it is a requirement of signatory status that the parent media company has and adheres to an open and honest corrections policy.
Criteria 6.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please provide a link to where you publish on your website your corrections or complaints policy. If you are primarily a broadcaster, please provide evidence you frequently reference your corrections policy in broadcasts.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/
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El enlace correspondiente a la solicitud es: thttps://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/
En la parte inferior tenemos el apartado "Mecanismo de rectificación"; donde se lee el siguiente texto aclaratorio:
"Nuestro material de boletines, podcasts y videos se somete a nuestra metodología ya la rectificación".
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
There is a Corrections policy in their Methodology page. It is visible and accessible.
done_all 6.1 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 6.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the corrections policy to verify it meets critera. No additional information needed.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The corrections policy in place is clear and thorough. The applicant sets out a clear definition of what is covered and what is not, how errors are handled, the different definitions of actions the applicant may take (update, correction or rectification), and how stories that have passed this process look like.
done_all 6.2 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 6.3
Proof you meet criteria
Please provide a short statement about how the policy was adhered to over the previous year (or six months if this is the first application) including evidence of two examples of the responses provided by the applicant to a correction request over the previous year. Where no correction request has been made in the previous year, you must state this in your application, which will be publicly available in the assessment if your application is successful.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"Bolivia Verifica uses the terms ""updated"", ""corrected"" and ""rectified"" to be able to amend some content that is evidenced to have had flaws in the method. We are attentive to the suggestions of our readers and we review what has observations from the public. The content is evaluated and, if necessary, corrections and clarifications are made.
Below are some examples of what has been pointed out.
https://boliviaverifica.bo/unitel-indico-que-el-petardazo-era-contra-la-personeria-del-mas/
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Bolivia Verifica utiliza los términos “actualizado”, “corregido” y “rectificado” para poder enmendar algún contenido en el que se evidencia que hubo fallas en el método.
Estamos atentos a las sugerencias de nuestros lectores y revisamos aquello que tiene observaciones del público. Se evalúa el contenido y en caso de ser necesario se hace la corrección y la aclaración correspondientes.
A continuación, los links de las 3 notas actualizadas en el último año, sin que hubiésemos tenido que rectificar ningún artículo:
1. Actualizado: Vuelve a circular una frase falsa sobre menores de edad que es mal atribuida al ministro Lima: https://boliviaverifica.bo/vuelve-a-circular-frase-falsa-atribuida-a-lima-sobre-menores-de-edad (14/04/2022).
2. Actualizado: Creció pero no alcanza, así fue el incremento del salario mínimo en los últimos 30 años en Bolivia: https://bit.ly/3Lbanxx (29/04/2023).
3. Actualizado: Tiktoker difunde un dato falso sobre el sello azul de Interpol en contra de Luis Revilla: https://boliviaverifica.bo/tiktoker-difunde-un-dato-falso-sobre-el-sello-azul-de-interpol -en-contra-de-luis-revilla/ (13/03/2023).
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
The page for corrections has been updated and includes now the distinction between notes that have been updated, corrected and rectified. The examples provided by the applicant are all available in that page, and have been treated according to their policy: articles are marked as such and present a statement declaring what was changed.
done_all 6.3 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 6.4
Proof you meet criteria
If you are an existing signatory, please provide a link to show where on your site you inform users that if they believe you are violating the IFCN Code, they may inform the IFCN of this, with a link to the complaints page on the IFCN site.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"In our ""Methodology"" section https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/ we explain the process for correcting an error.
In the same section we link to the IFCN website and social media accounts so that you can make complaints in case you have violated any of the Network's principles.
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En nuestra sección de “Metodología” https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/ explicamos el proceso para enmendar algún error.
En ese mismo apartado enlazamos la página y las cuentas de redes sociales de la IFCN para que puedan llegar quejas en caso de que haya violado algún principio de la Red.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The link in the methodology should be changed to the following link: https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/complaints-policy
cancel 6.4 marked as Request change by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
27-Oct-2023 (11 months ago)
A link was added to the Suggestions and complaints page that points to the Complaints page of the IFCN. However, it is suggested that said link is put directly, and not under a shortener.
done_all 6.4 marked as Compliant by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Criteria 6.5
Proof you meet criteria
If you are the fact-checking unit of a media company, please provide a link to the parent media company’s honest and open corrections policy and provide evidence that it adheres to this.
Bolivia Verifica
20-Apr-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 11 months ago
"You can access our amendments at https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/
There you will find not only the list of notes that were amended, but also the procedure we followed to do so.
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Puede acceder a la metodología de enmiendas en https://boliviaverifica.bo/metodologia/
Allí se encuentra, además, el listado de notas que fueron corregidas y el procedimiento en el cual nos regimos para hacerlo.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Aug-2023 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Not applicable.