Alberto Escorcia is a journalist who is a pioneer in researching online disinformation. His work began in 2009, long before the world paid attention to this phenomenon during the Trump era in 2016. Escorcia has focused his research on the manipulation of public opinion in Mexico and Spain.
Disinformation in Mexico
Mexico has been one of the first countries to experience digital disinformation on a large scale. For 12 years, Escorcia has documented how the groups and agencies responsible for generating this misinformation operate. It has developed an innovative method using free software and network analysis to detect the appearance of fake news and disinformation operations in real time, allowing them to be neutralized before they cause harm.
Impact of his Work
Escorcia’s work has contributed significantly to dismantling large groups and companies that spread disinformation nationwide. He has collaborated with the world’s leading media outlets, including NYT, BBC, CNN, Wired, VICE, The Guardian, Foreign Affairs and Buzzfeed. In addition, he has worked with media in Europe and Latin America, such as El Pa铆s, La Jornada and Proceso.
Collaborations and Consulting
Currently, Escorcia collaborates and advises media outlets, social media companies, civil organizations, governments and agencies in detecting online disinformation and creating techniques to deactivate its effects before they arise.
Academic Recognitions
His work has been documented in various academic articles and books by other specialists, including Peter Pomerantsev, Guiomar Rovira, Simona Levi, and Karin Pettersson.