Roberta Braga
@bragaroberta.bsky.social
Founder and ED @ Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) — DDIA.org
We’re hiring at the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA)! Come work with me. Apply here: ddia.org/en/careers
July 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We’re hiring at the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA)! Come work with me. Apply here: ddia.org/en/careers
Meet the 20 participants selected for our LMDP program for this Spring! Over 8 weeks, they will participate in briefings / workshops on:
- Latino media consumption + voting
- AI prompt engineering, content analysis, verification
- AI ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy
ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
- Latino media consumption + voting
- AI prompt engineering, content analysis, verification
- AI ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy
ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
March 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Meet the 20 participants selected for our LMDP program for this Spring! Over 8 weeks, they will participate in briefings / workshops on:
- Latino media consumption + voting
- AI prompt engineering, content analysis, verification
- AI ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy
ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
- Latino media consumption + voting
- AI prompt engineering, content analysis, verification
- AI ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy
ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
LAST DAY to APPLY! Applications for the 8-week LMDP 2026 training series are due tonight at 11:59 pm ET. If you’re a Latino journalist, content creator, or civil society leader, submit yours at the link below. ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
Application form: airtable.com/appYPuncHIMK...
Application form: airtable.com/appYPuncHIMK...
March 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
LAST DAY to APPLY! Applications for the 8-week LMDP 2026 training series are due tonight at 11:59 pm ET. If you’re a Latino journalist, content creator, or civil society leader, submit yours at the link below. ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
Application form: airtable.com/appYPuncHIMK...
Application form: airtable.com/appYPuncHIMK...
Last week to apply! If you are a Latino journalist, content creator, or civil society leader interested in harnessing AI tools for investigations, content creation, etc., apply for 1 of 20 spots in this year's LMDP cohort. Applications due Sunday, March 1! Learn more / apply: ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
February 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Last week to apply! If you are a Latino journalist, content creator, or civil society leader interested in harnessing AI tools for investigations, content creation, etc., apply for 1 of 20 spots in this year's LMDP cohort. Applications due Sunday, March 1! Learn more / apply: ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
Apply by March 1, 2026! ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
Applications are open for LMDP 2026 - The AI Edition, an 8-week series of workshops designed to support Latino journalists, content creators, media professionals, and civil society leaders with 1-5 years of experience. 20 will be selected.
Applications are open for LMDP 2026 - The AI Edition, an 8-week series of workshops designed to support Latino journalists, content creators, media professionals, and civil society leaders with 1-5 years of experience. 20 will be selected.
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Apply by March 1, 2026! ddia.org/en/LMDP-2026
Applications are open for LMDP 2026 - The AI Edition, an 8-week series of workshops designed to support Latino journalists, content creators, media professionals, and civil society leaders with 1-5 years of experience. 20 will be selected.
Applications are open for LMDP 2026 - The AI Edition, an 8-week series of workshops designed to support Latino journalists, content creators, media professionals, and civil society leaders with 1-5 years of experience. 20 will be selected.
The killing of Alex Pretti by ICE in MN became the week’s dominant Spanish-lang topic, w/ most Latinos seeing this as the outright murder of a humanitarian defending migrants. Latino influencers like Carlos Eduardo Espina + outlets EL PAÍS stood out. www.ddia.org/en/get-invol...
January 28, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti by ICE in MN became the week’s dominant Spanish-lang topic, w/ most Latinos seeing this as the outright murder of a humanitarian defending migrants. Latino influencers like Carlos Eduardo Espina + outlets EL PAÍS stood out. www.ddia.org/en/get-invol...
We also outline key recs for users, regulators and financial institutions. Check out the full report! ddia.org/en/whatsapp-...
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
We also outline key recs for users, regulators and financial institutions. Check out the full report! ddia.org/en/whatsapp-...
We cover some of the most common investment-related scams, including:
- “Magic” trading bots
- Pyramid schemes and so-called “mandalas”
- Deceptive loan offers
- Bank impersonation
- Aggressive online gambling promotions
- Fake success stories and testimonials
- “Magic” trading bots
- Pyramid schemes and so-called “mandalas”
- Deceptive loan offers
- Bank impersonation
- Aggressive online gambling promotions
- Fake success stories and testimonials
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
We cover some of the most common investment-related scams, including:
- “Magic” trading bots
- Pyramid schemes and so-called “mandalas”
- Deceptive loan offers
- Bank impersonation
- Aggressive online gambling promotions
- Fake success stories and testimonials
- “Magic” trading bots
- Pyramid schemes and so-called “mandalas”
- Deceptive loan offers
- Bank impersonation
- Aggressive online gambling promotions
- Fake success stories and testimonials
Today, DDIA releases the final chapter in a series of investigations into how scammers exploit Spanish-language public WhatsApp groups with promises of easy wealth, “guaranteed” returns, and risk-free investments for Latinos.
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Today, DDIA releases the final chapter in a series of investigations into how scammers exploit Spanish-language public WhatsApp groups with promises of easy wealth, “guaranteed” returns, and risk-free investments for Latinos.
A quick list of must-knows about the events in Venezuela since 2 am this morning. ddia.org/en/venezuela...
January 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
A quick list of must-knows about the events in Venezuela since 2 am this morning. ddia.org/en/venezuela...
NEW!! DDIA today releases part 2 of an investigation into how scammers target Latinos on WhatsApp. Here we focus on legal + employment scams:
➡️ Suspicious “legal consultants”
➡️ Fake remote “job offers”
➡️ Dubious rentals and health insurance
➡️ False “victim” stories
www.ddia.org/en/whatsapp-...
➡️ Suspicious “legal consultants”
➡️ Fake remote “job offers”
➡️ Dubious rentals and health insurance
➡️ False “victim” stories
www.ddia.org/en/whatsapp-...
December 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
NEW!! DDIA today releases part 2 of an investigation into how scammers target Latinos on WhatsApp. Here we focus on legal + employment scams:
➡️ Suspicious “legal consultants”
➡️ Fake remote “job offers”
➡️ Dubious rentals and health insurance
➡️ False “victim” stories
www.ddia.org/en/whatsapp-...
➡️ Suspicious “legal consultants”
➡️ Fake remote “job offers”
➡️ Dubious rentals and health insurance
➡️ False “victim” stories
www.ddia.org/en/whatsapp-...
Our team at DDIA is monitoring how the most viral conversations about U.S. escalations with Venezuela are taking shape in English vs. Spanish on social media. As always, we also have insights on public WhatsApp groups. Toplines below. Full analysis here. mailchi.mp/ddia/welcome...
December 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Our team at DDIA is monitoring how the most viral conversations about U.S. escalations with Venezuela are taking shape in English vs. Spanish on social media. As always, we also have insights on public WhatsApp groups. Toplines below. Full analysis here. mailchi.mp/ddia/welcome...
On #GivingTuesday, help us shape a better digital future for Latinos! Our team is uncovering English- and Spanish-language narrative trends, exposing illicit influence networks targeting Latinos, and deep diving into how our communities engage information ecosystems. donorbox.org/ddia-anniver...
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
On #GivingTuesday, help us shape a better digital future for Latinos! Our team is uncovering English- and Spanish-language narrative trends, exposing illicit influence networks targeting Latinos, and deep diving into how our communities engage information ecosystems. donorbox.org/ddia-anniver...
Thank you to @mantzarlis.com and @craigsilverman.bsky.social for covering our latest DDIA research on X's Community Notes in @Indicator.Media, one of my favorite newsletters out there. indicator.media/p/briefing-g...
READ THE REPORT: lnkd.in/ebB8C_5B
WATCH THE BRIEFING: ddia.org/en/new-repor...
READ THE REPORT: lnkd.in/ebB8C_5B
WATCH THE BRIEFING: ddia.org/en/new-repor...
July 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thank you to @mantzarlis.com and @craigsilverman.bsky.social for covering our latest DDIA research on X's Community Notes in @Indicator.Media, one of my favorite newsletters out there. indicator.media/p/briefing-g...
READ THE REPORT: lnkd.in/ebB8C_5B
WATCH THE BRIEFING: ddia.org/en/new-repor...
READ THE REPORT: lnkd.in/ebB8C_5B
WATCH THE BRIEFING: ddia.org/en/new-repor...
JOIN US! July 9, 2 pm ET! DDIA downloaded + studied over 1.7 million Community Notes submitted on X b/w 2021 & 2025 in English & Spanish. We’ll share what is working + what could be improved as more social media companies take on community-driven moderation. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
JOIN US! July 9, 2 pm ET! DDIA downloaded + studied over 1.7 million Community Notes submitted on X b/w 2021 & 2025 in English & Spanish. We’ll share what is working + what could be improved as more social media companies take on community-driven moderation. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
REDESCover #58. This week in Latino digital spaces:
—The Iran–Israel war dominates feeds with viral panic and political blame
—Military families, faith leaders, go viral resisting ICE crackdowns
—WhatsApp becomes key channel for ICE alerts, but also for misinformation
—The Iran–Israel war dominates feeds with viral panic and political blame
—Military families, faith leaders, go viral resisting ICE crackdowns
—WhatsApp becomes key channel for ICE alerts, but also for misinformation
June 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
REDESCover #58. This week in Latino digital spaces:
—The Iran–Israel war dominates feeds with viral panic and political blame
—Military families, faith leaders, go viral resisting ICE crackdowns
—WhatsApp becomes key channel for ICE alerts, but also for misinformation
—The Iran–Israel war dominates feeds with viral panic and political blame
—Military families, faith leaders, go viral resisting ICE crackdowns
—WhatsApp becomes key channel for ICE alerts, but also for misinformation
⭐️REDESCover #57 is out, in what was a very busy week!
Check out the full analysis: mailchi.mp/ddia/welcome...
Check out the full analysis: mailchi.mp/ddia/welcome...
June 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
⭐️REDESCover #57 is out, in what was a very busy week!
Check out the full analysis: mailchi.mp/ddia/welcome...
Check out the full analysis: mailchi.mp/ddia/welcome...
The debate around smoking vs. vaping continues to be one of the most common and dangerous within cancer-related discussions online. Our team launched just last week an analysis of the biggest problematic narratives spreading about cancer in Spanish. ddia.org/en/q1-2025-s...
June 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The debate around smoking vs. vaping continues to be one of the most common and dangerous within cancer-related discussions online. Our team launched just last week an analysis of the biggest problematic narratives spreading about cancer in Spanish. ddia.org/en/q1-2025-s...
Harvard. ➡️ Harvard’s clash with Trump beat ICE in WhatsApp and Telegram engagement.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Harvard. ➡️ Harvard’s clash with Trump beat ICE in WhatsApp and Telegram engagement.
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Biden’s cancer diagnosis. ➡️ While many Spanish-speaking Latinos shared prayers and praised Biden’s resilience, others (especially right-wing influencers) accused his team of hiding the illness, fueling a growing controversy.
May 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Biden’s cancer diagnosis. ➡️ While many Spanish-speaking Latinos shared prayers and praised Biden’s resilience, others (especially right-wing influencers) accused his team of hiding the illness, fueling a growing controversy.
REDESCover #54 is live!
Here’s what shaped Spanish-language U.S. narratives this week:
Immigration stories. ➡️ TikTok and Facebook posts about ICE actions, revoked visas, and migrant family stories drove millions of interactions, reflecting a community both wounded and resilient.
Here’s what shaped Spanish-language U.S. narratives this week:
Immigration stories. ➡️ TikTok and Facebook posts about ICE actions, revoked visas, and migrant family stories drove millions of interactions, reflecting a community both wounded and resilient.
May 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
REDESCover #54 is live!
Here’s what shaped Spanish-language U.S. narratives this week:
Immigration stories. ➡️ TikTok and Facebook posts about ICE actions, revoked visas, and migrant family stories drove millions of interactions, reflecting a community both wounded and resilient.
Here’s what shaped Spanish-language U.S. narratives this week:
Immigration stories. ➡️ TikTok and Facebook posts about ICE actions, revoked visas, and migrant family stories drove millions of interactions, reflecting a community both wounded and resilient.
It's out! Our Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas analysis of what went viral among U.S. Latinos in Spanish in the first 12 and 24 hours following the Pope's announcement is here! Check it out. ddia.org/en/us-latino...
May 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It's out! Our Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas analysis of what went viral among U.S. Latinos in Spanish in the first 12 and 24 hours following the Pope's announcement is here! Check it out. ddia.org/en/us-latino...
All the way from the UK today, sharing today's Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas REDESCover. As a reminder, we are monitoring viral Spanish-language content circulating on U.S. Latino social media and in over 2,000 WhatsApp public groups: lnkd.in/gP9WADrr
April 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
All the way from the UK today, sharing today's Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas REDESCover. As a reminder, we are monitoring viral Spanish-language content circulating on U.S. Latino social media and in over 2,000 WhatsApp public groups: lnkd.in/gP9WADrr
Tax season — WhatsApp & Telegram fuel fear among self-employed immigrants.
April 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Tax season — WhatsApp & Telegram fuel fear among self-employed immigrants.
3) Blanca Nieves — Rachel Zegler becomes a culture war target.
April 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
3) Blanca Nieves — Rachel Zegler becomes a culture war target.