Ecuador Chequea

Ecuador Chequea is an Ecuadorian digital media outlet focused on information integrity. It combines fact-checking, explanatory journalism, and current-affairs coverage to strengthen public debate. Founded in 2016 as the country’s first media outlet specializing in fact-checking, it has evolved toward a comprehensive model that not only debunks misinformation but also prevents it through context, media literacy, and rigorous content.

Its work follows international standards for verification and transparency. It is the only fact-checking organization in Ecuador that is a signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and the only media outlet certified by Reporters Without Borders’ Journalism Trust Initiative. These certifications attest to its editorial independence, clear methodologies, and verifiable processes, establishing it as a national and regional benchmark.

Ecuador Chequea promotes an information integrity approach that encompasses the entire information ecosystem—from detecting misinformation to producing explanatory content and fostering media literacy among audiences—extending its impact beyond individual fact-checks.

The outlet produces in-depth reports, interviews, and coverage adapted to multiple platforms and formats. Its team works according to high ethical standards to provide reliable, accessible, and relevant information.

Ecuador Chequea has positioned itself as a key player in defending verified information and building trust in journalism in Ecuador.