We are a non-profit foundation based in Spain working to build information integrity through journalism, technology, education, and public policy advocacy. Our mission is to equip citizens, journalists, educators, and institutions with the tools and capabilities needed to create a more resilient and trustworthy information ecosystem.

Maldita.es is our media outlet where we publish fact-checks, investigations, and journalistic content for the general public. Maldita.es Foundation is the non-profit legal entity that supports the entire project, including technology development, educational programs, research, and international projects. Both share the same mission, team, and values, but have complementary functions.

No. We are a strictly non-partisan and independent organization. We do not receive funding from political parties, nor do we allow any ideology to influence our work. We fact-check information across the entire political spectrum using the same rigorous methodology. You can read our neutrality policy at this link.

Our funding comes from diversified sources: European and international grants, agreements with technology platforms for verification services, contributions from our community of supporters, training and consulting services, and media collaborations. We publish our audited accounts annually, and no single funder can exceed 25% of our budget to ensure our independence.

We maintain a diversified funding policy, update all organizational transparency information every 6 months, are part of the EU Transparency Register, and have open methodologies that anyone can consult. Additionally, we are audited by two independent bodies: the International Fact-Checking Network and the European Fact-Checking Standards Network. All collaboration agreements include clauses protecting our editorial independence, which is non-negotiable.

You can send us suspicious content through our WhatsApp chatbot (+34 644 22 93 19) or through La Buloteca. We receive thousands of daily queries from our community and prioritize those with the greatest reach or potential for harm. The service is completely free.

Yes. All our fact-checks are publicly accessible and free of charge. We believe verified information should be a public good. The income that funds this work comes from other sources such as projects, training, and technology services—never from charging citizens to verify information.

We focus on disinformation affecting the public interest: health, politics, science, economics, migration, environment, and other socially relevant topics. We don't fact-check opinions (which are legitimate), but rather claims presented as facts that can be verified. We also don't verify private or personal content.

All our fact-checks include the sources consulted and the process followed to reach our conclusion. We are signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles, comply with European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) standards, and our methodology is externally audited. If we make a mistake, we correct it publicly following our Corrections Policy.

We have a Corrections Policy. You can write to us presenting your argument and supporting sources. We rigorously evaluate all complaints and, if we find an error, we publish a correction. Transparency and accountability are fundamental to our work.

Absolutely. Our community is the heart of Maldita.es. You can participate by sending us suspicious content to verify using our WhatsApp chatbot (+34 644 229 319) or by joining Superpoderes, our network of over 3,000 experts who help us contextualize specialized information. You can find all the information and join here: https://comunidad.maldita.es

There are several ways: become a member with a regular financial contribution; join Superpoderes, our expert network, if you have specialized knowledge; participate in specific projects like La Buloteca; or share our work. You can also write to us at [email protected] and tell us what you have in mind. Organizations can explore institutional partnerships by writing to [email protected].

Yes, under certain conditions. Our content is available under a specific license that you can consult at this link. For commercial uses or more complex integrations, contact us to agree on terms at [email protected].

Yes. We offer strategic consulting against disinformation, technology solutions (chatbots, APIs, and monitoring tools), and specialized content services. All our services maintain our editorial independence and ethical principles. For more information, you can write to us through this form.

We offer consulting services to help organizations manage disinformation crises, develop response protocols, and train their teams. We don't "clean" reputations or do public relations, but we do help build strategies based on facts and transparency. Contact [email protected].

We offer different levels: free verification tools for the general public, API integrations for media outlets, digital platforms, and companies, and customized solutions for institutions. Contact [email protected] to learn about available options.

Botalite is our technology company (100% owned by the foundation) specializing in developing solutions against disinformation. We create verification chatbots, APIs for accessing our fact-check database, narrative monitoring tools, and customized solutions for media, platforms, and organizations. Learn more at botalite.es.

Yes. We design training programs adapted to different profiles: educators, students, media professionals, corporate teams, and public administrations. Workshops can be in-person or virtual, from introductory sessions to comprehensive programs. Contact [email protected] or fill out this form.

Yes. We provide free educational resources to the public: verification guides, classroom materials, interactive games, and content adapted to different ages and levels. You can access all of them in our Education section.

Yes. We work with primary, secondary, high school, and university institutions. We offer student workshops, teacher training, and support for integrating critical thinking and media literacy into the curriculum. Contact [email protected] to design a program tailored to your school.

Yes. We offer specialized programs for media newsrooms, corporate communication teams, and industry professionals. Content includes advanced verification techniques, information crisis management, digital tool usage, and response protocols against disinformation. Contact [email protected].

We work across six strategic areas: Citizen Collaboration, Journalism & Investigation, Technology Development, Public Policy, Education, and Sustainability & International Cooperation. These areas complement each other to address disinformation from multiple angles.

Yes. We actively participate in projects and provide services across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. We collaborate with organizations and all types of stakeholders in over 30 countries. Our expertise adapts to different cultural and linguistic contexts.

We collaborate with public institutions in areas such as training, public policy development, and research projects, always maintaining our editorial independence. We advise legislators on platform regulation and disinformation, but we never condition our journalistic work on any institutional relationship.