Desafíos y oportunidades en la era de las fake news: una oportunidad para la alfabetización mediática

Abstract

Abstract: This research focuses on the issue of disinformation in the Ecuadorian context during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021). To address this, an exhaustive analysis of digital platforms is made, according to the information published by Ecuador Verifica and Ecuador Chequea. The publications that disturbed the balance in social cohesion during the pandemic are exposed. Likewise, information is gathered about the media literacy campaigns that were carried out in the country during the pandemic period to counteract fake news. The research reveals the presence of fake news and, in response, identifies the literacy campaigns that were carried out to curb the proliferation of misinformation.