Comparative Analysis of Verified Disinformation by Fact-Checking Platforms During the 2022 and 2023 Constitutional Plebiscites in Chile

This study analyzes informational disorders and the verification methodologies employed by the Chilean platforms Mala Espina Check and Fact Check.CL during the 2022 and 2023 constitutional plebiscites. A quantitative-comparative approach and content analysis technique were applied. The sample consis...

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Autore principale: Labrador, María José (author)
Altri autori: Sibrian Diaz, Nairbis (author), Jaramillo Castro, Oscar (author)
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Lingua:spagnolo
Pubblicazione: 2025
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Accesso online:https://revistas.ucu.edu.uy/index.php/revistadixit/article/view/4700
https://hdl.handle.net/10895/6147
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Riassunto:This study analyzes informational disorders and the verification methodologies employed by the Chilean platforms Mala Espina Check and Fact Check.CL during the 2022 and 2023 constitutional plebiscites. A quantitative-comparative approach and content analysis technique were applied. The sample consisted of 237 cases of disinformation verified by both platforms. The findings indicate that electoral disinformation circulates mainly on social media and, to a lesser extent, in traditional media outlets. This content typically originates from diffuse sources or is shared by public figures, and most frequently appears in image format. It is predominantly classified as misleading or impostor content, with a medium level of intentionality. The platforms verified these cases using reverse image searches and reviews of official documents. The conclusions suggest that political processes are the primary focus of intentional disinformation originating from diffuse sources. The study also highlights the need to implement complementary methodologies for the more rigorous selection, characterization, and classification of disinformation, enabling more complex and detailed analyses in future studies on electoral contexts.