The collaborative investigation "La Derecha Diario: Its Network in Latin America and Its Connections to MAGA" documents how a transnational media network channels MAGA-aligned messaging into Latin America. The series includes a profile of Javier Negre, an analysis of 11 continent-wide La Derecha Diario accounts, and reporting on government advertising payments from officials such as Llaryora, Jaldo and Macri. Produced by Factchequeado, La Silla Vacía and Chequeado, the project exposes the intersection of international influence, coordinated media activity and public funds.
How a Transnational Media Network Links MAGA to Latin America — The 'La Derecha Diario' Investigation
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An investigative project produced collaboratively by Factchequeado, La Silla Vacía and Chequeado maps how a transnational media network connects actors from the U.S. MAGA ecosystem to audiences and decision-makers across Latin America.
What This Investigation Covers
The package, titled "La Derecha Diario: Its Network in Latin America and Its Connections to MAGA," compiles reporting that documents the structure, reach and financing of a network that amplifies U.S. MAGA-aligned messaging throughout the region. The project brings together focused reports and short organizational profiles to provide context and verification.
Featured Reports
- "Javier Negre, a Digital Bridge for MAGA into Latin America" — A profile of Javier Negre that examines his role in circulating and amplifying MAGA-aligned narratives for Spanish-speaking audiences.
- "How La Derecha Diario's 11 Accounts Operate Across the Continent" (La Silla Vacía) — A country-by-country analysis of 11 La Derecha Diario accounts, documenting their activity, coordination and reach across multiple Latin American markets.
- "Government Advertising: From Llaryora to Jaldo and Macri, All the Governments That Paid La Derecha Diario" (Chequeado) — Investigation into public advertising payments from municipal and national governments, including those associated with Llaryora, Jaldo and Macri, to La Derecha Diario.
Background On The Collaborating Organizations
The reporting package includes concise profiles — About Factchequeado, About La Silla Vacía and About Chequeado — describing each organization's mission, methodology and role in the joint investigation.
Key Finding: The investigation highlights a coordinated media effort that leverages content, social accounts and public advertising to spread political messaging aligned with MAGA interests across Latin America.
Why This Matters
Understanding how media networks cross borders to influence public opinion and political discourse is essential for transparency and civic resilience. This multidisciplinary investigation combines profile reporting, network analysis and financial tracing to illuminate the methods and funding behind a cross-border media ecosystem.
Read the full series to explore the detailed evidence, methodology and the specific country-level findings compiled by the three newsrooms.
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