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Editor-in-Chief, LatAm

Laura Bonilla

In a world increasingly shaped by digital narratives, the lines between fact and fiction blur with alarming ease. Has misinformation gained an irreversible foothold in our societies, eroding trust in institutions and fueling division? Join Laura Bonila, a leading expert in analyzing the impact of misinformation, and Carol Cavaliero, a seasoned media analyst, as they dissect the current state of the information landscape

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Has misinformation won - and how can journalists fight back?

As an era of censorship, fear, and silence sweeps through legacy media in some of the world’s most powerful democracies, new voices are emerging, breaking away from traditional channels. Against the odds, a key question arises: How can independent journalists and news organizations ensure that reliable information reaches audiences and keeps the public informed—no matter how hard those in power try to control the narrative?

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Laura Bonilla

Editor-in-Chief, LatAm

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