Cómo contar un país | Episodio 4: Historia de los bulos de la dana, de Bonaire al caso Mazón | Lo mejor de EL PAÍS Audio
Summary
This episode examines the disinformation crisis during the 2024 DANA floods in Valencia, focusing on the false rumors surrounding the Bonaire shopping center. Journalists Belén Remacha and Nacho Taboada interview locals and experts to analyze how fake news spread on social media. They also discuss the political fallout involving President Ximo Puig and the broader threat misinformation poses to democratic institutions.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The DANA, disinformation, and neighbor testimonies
Aldaya and Bonaire: The epicenter of the DANA and fake news
The Bonaire parking lot myth: Viral lies and lack of info
Disordered information: Psychological impact and media role
Journalistic challenges: Verifying facts during the crisis
The Mazón scandal: Investigating the President's whereabouts
Conclusion: The era of misinformation and democracy
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