LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, Cotejo.info is rated Left-Center biased due to its consistent advocacy for press freedom, citizen empowerment, and government accountability, and High for factual reporting based on adherence to IFCN standards, rigorous sourcing, and transparent methodology.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Venezuela
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: TOTAL OPPRESSION
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Cotejo.info is a Venezuelan fact-checking and investigative journalism outlet established on June 26, 2016, by journalists associated with the Medianálisis Civil Association. It is recognized as the first fact-checking organization in Venezuela and has operated as an independent legal entity since May 2019. The outlet’s mission is to verify public discourse and address misinformation through evidence-based reporting that utilizes official documents and public data. Cotejo.info is a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and complies with its standards of transparency, accuracy, and nonpartisanship.
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Funded by / Ownership
Cotejo was initially funded and operated as a project under Medianálisis, which finances its work through journalism consulting, training workshops, and independent studies. The outlet now functions autonomously but continues collaborating with Medianálisis and a nationwide network of journalists and civil organizations. Due to Venezuela’s hostile climate toward NGOs and media receiving foreign aid, Cotejo’s management team sometimes withholds public disclosure of specific foreign donations to protect staff safety, which it openly acknowledges on its About page. While this limits full financial transparency, the reasoning is consistent with conditions facing independent media in Venezuela.
Analysis / Bias
Cotejo.info states its mission is to promote honest and socially responsible journalism that compares political rhetoric with verifiable reality. Its fact-checks and special reports focus on accountability, social justice, and the right to information for citizens. In one investigation, Cotejo analyzed a viral social media video that claimed Caracas Mayor Carmen Meléndez was booed for mentioning Nicolás Maduro. The investigation determined that the claim was misleading, confirming that the footage was actually from April 2021 during the beatification ceremony of José Gregorio Hernández. The outlet utilized Google Lens to trace the clip, reviewed footage from the pandemic period, and cross-referenced multiple media reports to provide accurate context for the event.
Beyond fact-checking, Cotejo produces in-depth social investigations such as its report on families living and working in the Tiguadare landfill in Falcón state, documenting economic desperation and government neglect through direct field interviews and municipal records. It also maintains a nationwide database tracking violence against women, including 82 femicides through August 2025, offering public search tools that classify victims by location, relationship to perpetrator, cause, and method.
Cotejo’s editorial tone emphasizes democratic values, media freedom, and government accountability, stances typically aligned with Left-Center perspectives. However, it does not advocate for opposition parties or ideological agendas. Its methodology prioritizes official documentation, verifiable data, and multi-source confirmation, reflecting high journalistic rigor. While the site occasionally critiques Venezuela’s state-controlled media system and government disinformation, its goal is transparency, not political opposition. This results in a slight Left-Center bias stemming from a pro-democracy orientation rather than partisanship.
Overall, Cotejo’s reporting demonstrates methodological consistency, cautious sourcing, and clear separation of fact and opinion. Its verification process aligns with international fact-checking standards, and its membership in the IFCN supports its credibility. The main limitation lies in necessary funding privacy under an oppressive environment, which marginally affects transparency but not factual accuracy.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. Its inclusion in the IFCN database confirms compliance with international verification ethics and correction standards.
Overall, Cotejo.info is rated Left-Center biased due to its consistent advocacy for press freedom, citizen empowerment, and government accountability, and High for factual reporting based on adherence to IFCN standards, rigorous sourcing, and transparent methodology. (D. Van Zandt 10/18/2025)
Source: https://cotejo.info/
Last Updated on October 18, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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