Organization: Verificador de La República
Applicant: Rider Bendezú
Assessor: Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura
Background
Verificador de La República is the fat checking operation of La República newspaper, one of the main outlets of Peru. The fact-checking department was created in September 2019 in social networks, and now works in their own website. They are transparent and follow the IFCN code. Verificador focus mainly on viral posts regarding topics of social importance.
Assessment Conclusion
Verificador de La República is a responsible and balanced fact-checking operation in Peru. They are compliant to most of the code. They have corrected previous issues with thei ethics statemente and links to IFCN. They are fully adherent to the code.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura assesses application as Compliant
A short summary in native publishing language
Verificador de La República es la operación de verificación de hechos del periódico peruano La República. Con una metodología transparente, se enfocan principalmente en publicaciones virales en línea que tienen clara importancia y alcance social. Sin embargo, también tratan temas políticos. Son responsables y equilibrados en su cobertura. Además, son compatibles con el código 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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Details are in our policies and standards section https://larepublica.pe/politicas-y-estandares/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The parent company of Verificador, the newspaper La República, was founded in November 1981and is one of the largest newspapers in Peru, and is sediated in Lima, the capital. It is owned by Grupo La República Publicaciones S.A., which also controls the TV station RTV
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?
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
As part of the 'La República' website, in September 2019 a service called 'Verificador', briefly called 'VerificadorLR', was launched on social networks, dedicated to data verification and debunking of erroneous information. Since February 2020, it belongs to the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), of the Poynter Institute for the Study of the Media. In June 2020, Verifcador joined Facebook's fact-checking program. The team is made up of 10 people, among which are the director, editor, coordinators and writers. Our plan is to continue with fact-checking in the different areas where disinformation occurs, presidential elections is our closest focus.
https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/10/sobre-nosotros/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The explanation is clear and compatible with the organization's work.
Verificador has provided information on the following topics:
- Their start in 2019 only on social networks, dedicated, now and then, to debunking rumours;
- Their team of 10 journalists - their roles are specified in About section of their website (https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/10/sobre-nosotros/)
- Their plan to continue focusing on fact-checking, especially in the coming presidential elections in the country
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Since Verificador joined the Facebook verification program, we have a goal of 60 verifications per month. We attach a capture of the metrics from the previous month.
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Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant meets and surpasses the requested volume of fact-checks. They usually publish several posts a day, especially during the last six months. They have a partnership with the initiative Peru Check that also adds some checks to their archives. Their most frequent topic has been the pandemic, although there were also fact-checks about the vacancy of president Martín Viscarra in November.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago)
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Their fact-checks are consistently related to subjects of social impact and importance. Recently, their main focus has been the pandemic, with fact-checks about online rumours concerning vaccines, early treatment, social distancing etc. A recent focus has also been the aforementioned vacancy of president Martín Viscarra. All topics chosen by the applicant have both reach and impact in people's lives.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We do not have any type of financing from the State. Currently, Verificador is financed with own resources of the company Grupo La República Publicaciones S.A., as part of the writing of the newspaper La República (Peru). Plus, you earn income as part of Facebook's fact-checking program.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In their parent company's page of Verificador, there are not records of help from the state. The newspapers has as sources of revenue advertising and subscription.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We don't have any type of financing from the State.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Verificador has as means of financial sustainability only the funds from the newspaper La República and from Facebook's Fact Checking Program. On top of that, the parent company has a statement on indepence in their about page: https://larepublica.pe/politicas-y-estandares/#principios-eticos
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
To maintain standards through fact-checking, we filter the issues to be verified based on the criteria of public interest, impact, and scope of influence. It is important for "La República" to verify the content on social networks that affect our readers, as well as that which is given as true because it was said by a public figure.
In addition, we follow a standardized protocol to ensure the quality of the verifications. In the case of viral publications, we check their originality and in the case of claims, we evaluate the veracity of the data.
We wrote a verification article with a recognizable outline, illustrative images and clear wording; In short, elements that facilitate reading. To this we add enough context to present the case in its real dimension.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Although they have usually, in the last months, covered claims about health, a period in November was characterized by heavy news on politics, hence their focus on this subject in that period. In those checks, the applicant is balanced and fair in their fact checks. There isn't any sign of partisanship in their work. They are responsible towards what is being claimed about political actors and in their process of fact-checking.They use the same level of standards and sources to fact-check. Also, the process is transparent in terms of sources and decisions.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In "Verificador" we first select the statement of a politician (no opinion) or a publication on social networks that may generate disinformation. Based on its relevance, we specify the aspects to verify. We conduct a comprehensive internet search that includes local sources, other fact-checking notes, open data, and online documents; that we reference indicating the publication date and the names of the articles. In addition, we are open to receiving verification requests from our readers in the request verification section.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In their Methodology section, the applicant is clear in that they choose only political informations or online rumours to fact-check, thus disregarding opinion pieces. They have also improved their methods section to make it clear how they evaluate the social reach of a given claim while deciding whether or not to check it.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In the fact-checks that were analyzed, between March 2021 and November 2020, the applicant has not employed sources with commercial interest. Still, the applicant is transparent on the sources they and on how they could influence the fact-checking process. For instance, some political sources are put in context regarding the historical of that political actor.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In the random batch of articles reviewed, the applicant does not show support for any political party or actor. As mentioned before, most of their checks are also concentrated in the pandemic, where they are responsible against health disinformation.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In this link you can find our non-partisanship policy for staff https://larepublica.pe/politicas-y-estandares/#principios5
Verificador de La República
21-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Website data was updated adding details of non-partisanship https://larepublica.pe/politicas-y-estandares/#principios5
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant does have an Ethics statement, but it doesn't mention non-partisanship for the staff, only that staff shouldn't participate in advertising that was not authorized. Non-partisanship should be added.
cancel 2.5 marked as Request change by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
21-May-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has an Ethics statement that comprises a commitment to non-partisanship.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
After review of a random batch of articles, it was found that the applicant employs links to the original sources used in all of the occurences. They are also transparent in how they are interpreting sources. When they interview a specialist regarding the subject, these experts are also 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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant uses primary sources whenever available, always employing reliable sources and, if needed, data from the government. They are also transparent when they can't evaluate the veracity of a given part of a claim.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant does a detailed analysis of the claims being evaluated and checks all key elements. One example is available here: https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2020/11/16/cronologia-sobre-el-brote-de-difteria-en-peru-presenta-informacion-enganosa/?ref=lre
In the case, there was a rumour online about recent cases of Diphtheria in Peru, with a post containing claims about a supposed chronology of the disease and it vaccination. The applicant proceeded to analyse all the different parts of the claim that were erroneous, giving grades to all of them.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant identifies the sources used and is critical towards them. In the articles reviewed, it is not common to have sources who have vested interest in the topics being checked. However, one example stands out. After a series of manifestations, one that included 2 deaths, one congressman was featured in an online rumour as saying that, in demonstrations, "there wil always be deaths". They proceeded to analyse the claim and discovered that it was false. However, they have also included the context that previous statements from this congressman provided a somewhat similar idea, although in a different manner. The example is here: https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2020/11/23/es-enganosa-la-cita-de-fernandez-chacon-sobre-las-muertes-en-protestas/?ref=lre
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Verificador is the fact-checking and debunking unit of the media house La República (Peru).
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Not applicable, since the applicant is a well-identified unit of a parent organization.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Details can be found in the "About us" section https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/10/sobre-nosotros/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The ownership of the applicant is clearly stated in their brand, in their domain and in their About page.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Details about our organizational structure can be found in the section "About us" https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/10/sobre-nosotros/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The About page of the applicant provides a clear structure of the staff. All their titles are available, ensuring editorial control is clearly publicized.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Users can communicate with the team through the attached form in the "Contact" section https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/11/contacto/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Users can contact the team through a form, available on the contact page (https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/11/contacto/). Besides, every journalist has their Twitter handle publicized on the About us page.
Also, some stories have a call to action and a WhatsApp number available in the foot of the page, encouraging users to send claims.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Details can be found in the section "Methodology" https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/10/metodologia/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The Methodology is clear and is available on their webpage, the section Methodology (https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/10/metodologia/). It describes how claims are selected and investigated.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Among the random articles analyzed, all involved issues of social importance and reach. When they fact-check online rumours, those usually have a clear social impact. They usually start articles adding context to the claim, thus making its importance clear.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
When reporting on complex topics, the applicant applies evidence in both ways. One example of their use of evidence both for undermining and confirming a claim can be seen in the following article, mentioned before https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2020/11/23/es-enganosa-la-cita-de-fernandez-chacon-sobre-las-muertes-en-protestas/?ref=lre. Another example can be found in the following article: https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2020/11/22/es-impreciso-afirmar-que-las-pampairunas-ejercian-la-prostitucion-en-el-tahuantinsuyo/. They analyse several evidences regarding the status of the Pampairunas, women from the Inca empire.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Across the fact-checks analysed, there are no evidences of the applicant using different standards regarding evidence across checks. This can be seen in their coverage of the covid vaccines in Peru, where several different checks have been done for the same topics, in a consistent manner.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
It is a common procedure of the applicant, whenever this is possible, to contact the person who made a claim to check its veracity. However, one their main areas of focus is online viral posts, where this is not possible.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We have a form for users to request a verification or correction https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/11/contacto/. We also have a whatsapp number.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant has a clear form for users to send claims, available in their Contact page (https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/09/11/contacto). More importantly, the applicant explains clearly on the beginning that they are dedicated to check viral publications or concrete statements from politicians, and not opinions of projections towards the future.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The correction policies are detailed in this link: https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/10/19/correcciones/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant has a clear and easily accessible corrections policy, encouraging users to send corrections through an email address. The page itself is linked in the main page of their website.
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-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The corrections policy available is clear on what it covers. Moreover, it details reasonably how mistakes from the team are handled and how the corrections appear on the page.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
On July 12 of last year, the spotlight of this note was modified, paragraphs were deleted, a study was added and the conclusions of the document were corrected. The rating was maintained. https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2020/07/11/covid-19-es-falso-que-un-aseo-bucal-extremo-con-yonque-o-canazo-prevenga-contagio/
On October 3 of last year, the title of this note was modified to make it more precise regarding the content of the verification. The rating was maintained. https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2020/10/03/covid-19-el-uso-de-mascarillas-si-protege-contra-el-nuevo-coronavirus/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant has produced two examples from this year. They are clear in their status as corrections and adhere to the corrections policy of the applicant. In the two cases, the correction was necessary.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Information is detailed in this link: https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/10/19/correcciones/
Verificador de La República
21-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We add the link to the complaints page on the IFCN site: https://larepublica.pe/verificador/2019/10/19/correcciones/
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
They have in more than one place in their page the banner of IFCN. They have a clear call to action on their corrections page sending readers to IFCN. However, it would be better to send readers directly to the link of the Complaints Page: https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/complaints-policy. The current links send to the general page of the applicant on IFCN or the general page of IFCN
cancel 6.4 marked as Request change by Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura.
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
21-May-2021 (3 years ago)
They have in more than one place in their page the banner of IFCN. They have a clear call to action on their corrections page sending readers to the IFCN complaints page.
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.
Verificador de La República
17-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Information is detailed in this link: https://larepublica.pe/politicas-y-estandares/#principios4
Marcelo Crispim da Fontoura Assessor
11-Mar-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The parent media company, La República, has a corrections policy publicly available and clear in their page (https://larepublica.pe/politicas-y-estandares/#principios4). It is similar to the one from Verificador.