Yucatán Governor launches "Lie Detector" program to identify 'fake news'

Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena has launched a new digital initiative, "Detector de Mentiras" (Lie Detector), aimed at combating misinformation within the state. The program intends to identify and clarify information that state authorities deem false or inaccurate, which they believe could confuse the public.

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This initiative guarantees access to verified information and allows citizens to exercise their right to reply, which is recognized in the Constitution.

The state government asserts that this program guarantees citizens access to verified information and upholds their constitutional right to reply. The initiative, to be promoted on social media, arises from the growing debate surrounding disinformation on digital platforms and the potential impact of "fake news" on public opinion.

This measure seeks to promote transparency and respond to what the government perceives as incorrect publications. However, it also opens a discussion about the boundaries between combating disinformation and potentially limiting criticism of government actions. In its initial phase, the "Detector de Mentiras" addressed recent topics such as the alleged complete shutdown of the Va y Ven transport system, which the governor denied, and information concerning advertising contracts for Tele Yucatán in 2025, which were characterized as imprecise or out of context.

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The strategy... arises in the context of the growing debate about disinformation on digital platforms and the impact that so-called 'fake news' can have on public opinion.

The program also clarified that the "Planteles del Renacimiento Maya" initiative aims to enhance education by incorporating more English, technology, Mayan culture, and healthy living, rather than closing schools or attacking education. This initiative echoes former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's use of a similar strategy in his "mañaneras," which sparked controversy and confrontations with media outlets.

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The Government assured that the measure seeks to make information transparent and respond to publications it considers incorrect, it also opens the discussion about the limits between combating disinformation and criticizing governmental actions.