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The American Vanguard

Spanish-Speaking Communities Face Election Misinformation Challenges

Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. face unique challenges from election misinformation, with narratives often exploiting their cultural backgrounds. In 2020, a Trump ad falsely linking Biden to Venezuelan socialists targeted Florida's Venezuelan community. Such misinformation undermines confidence in U.S. elections, necessitating culturally informed countermeasures and better Spanish-language moderation on social media.