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Read. Follow. Verify.H.Res. 1471: Addressing Disinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Record date · September 19, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This resolution formally recognizes the threat that disinformation and propaganda pose to democratic stability in Latin America and the Caribbean. It calls on social media companies, regional governments, and U.S. federal agencies to take specific actions to improve information integrity and counter foreign-backed influence operations.
The resolution establishes a formal U.S. policy stance that could influence future diplomatic priorities, foreign aid allocations, and the regulatory expectations placed on social media platforms operating in the Western Hemisphere.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Social media companies
The resolution calls on these companies to change their resource allocation, moderation enforcement, and transparency practices regarding regional content.
U.S. Federal agencies
The resolution directs the President and heads of departments to increase funding, programming, and diplomatic efforts to counter regional disinformation.
Latin American and Caribbean governments
The resolution calls on these governments to implement new regional coordination mechanisms and ethics standards for political parties.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Focus on Spanish-language Disinformation
The resolution explicitly highlights a gap in social media enforcement regarding Spanish-language content compared to English-language content.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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