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Countering Disinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean

This resolution calls for joint efforts to combat disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The aim is to protect democratic governance, human rights, and U.S. national interests, which are threatened by the spread of false content, often supported by foreign states. Citizens may experience an improvement in information quality and greater protection against manipulation, impacting their informed decisions, especially during elections.
Key points
Urges social media companies to dedicate more resources to combating disinformation, especially in Spanish, and to increase transparency in their operations.
Encourages governments in the region to strengthen cooperation in countering disinformation and to publicly commit to refraining from generating false content.
Calls on the U.S. government to increase support for independent media and educational programs that help citizens identify false information.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1471
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1471.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Urges social media companies to dedicate more resources to combating disinformation, especially in Spanish, and to increase transparency in their operations.
  • Encourages governments in the region to strengthen cooperation in countering disinformation and to publicly commit to refraining from generating false content.
  • Calls on the U.S. government to increase support for independent media and educational programs that help citizens identify false information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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