Cristina Tardáguila

Cristina Tardáguila is an accomplished journalist and entrepreneur, best known for founding Agência Lupa, Brazil's first fact-checking newswire service. In addition to serving as the owner of Agência Lupa since 2015, Cristina holds multiple roles including Senior Research Consultant at Equis Research, where investigations focus on false narratives impacting Latinos in the U.S., and Senior Program Director at the International Center for Journalists, managing global training programs on media sustainability and disinformation. Cristina also contributes as a columnist for Univision Communications Inc., analyzing disinformation trends, and has extensive writing experience, including co-authoring books and publishing articles on mis- and disinformation. Previous positions held include Associate Director for the International Fact-Checking Network at The Poynter Institute and reporting roles at notable media outlets such as O Globo and revista piauí. Cristina's educational background includes an MBA in Digital Marketing and a Master's in Journalism, enhancing expertise in media and fact-checking initiatives.