About Us
What the &$#@ is
Cazadores de Fake News?
Everything you always wanted to know about who we are, how we work, and how to be part of this community.
This is the English version of our Preguntas Frecuentes page.
Cazadores de Fake News (CFN) is a community that detects and verifies disinformation in Venezuela and Latin America. Our goal is to identify, analyze, and debunk cases of disinformation that affect Venezuelans and Latin Americans.
We are a non-governmental organization founded in 2019 and legally registered in Santiago, Chile on December 16, 2021 (RUT 65.206.315-2).
We believe that civil society should receive accurate and transparent information, without bias, to strengthen its resilience against disinformation. We address disinformation regardless of its political origin or who it affects.
Our philosophy is detailed in the Cazadores Manifesto →
No. Our community consists of people from a wide range of professions: journalists, educators, lawyers, engineers, human rights activists, researchers, and many other backgrounds. That diversity allows us to approach disinformation from multiple perspectives and with greater depth.
We only cover cases that meet all three of the following criteria:
- Virality: We prioritize content that is viral on at least two social networks, reported through the Central Cazadores chatbot, or disseminated through mass media such as radio, press, or television.
- Relevance: We select cases that are highly relevant to Venezuela or Venezuelans, especially those related to public health, elections, discrimination, natural disasters, and influence operations against journalists or human rights defenders.
- Verifiability: We only verify claims that can be proven or refuted using reliable sources and tangible data. We do not verify opinions or predictions.
Learn more in our Full Methodology →
Our full methodology — including case selection criteria, the verification process, verdict classifications, and source policy — is published on our website and updated periodically.
@cazamosfakenews is the name of our official social media accounts. Through them, we share our verifications and keep our community informed.
𝕏 Twitter / X · Instagram · TikTok · Facebook · Telegram
The #BoletínCazadores is our official Telegram channel: a curated summary of all our verifications delivered directly to your phone. It’s the most direct way to follow our work without relying on algorithms.
You can send us a case through any of the following channels:
- WhatsApp — «Central Cazadores» chatbot: +56 9 4964 1365
- Telegram — through our official groups
- Social media — mention @cazamosfakenews
- Email: prensa@cazadoresdefakenews.info
If you find an error or want to submit a correction regarding one of our investigations, write to our corrections email. We review all messages and respond when appropriate.
Corrections email: correcciones@cazadoresdefakenews.info
There are many ways to be an active part of this community:
- Report potential cases of disinformation through the chatbot or email.
- Share our verifications on your social media to extend their reach.
- Join our discussion groups on Telegram.
- Train in verification techniques and data analysis through our CFN University.
- Invite others to join the community.
Still have questions?
Write to us directly or explore our methodology.