About
Newtral is Spain's leading fact-checking and data journalism organization, blending editorial rigor with technology and artificial intelligence to verify information and combat the spread of disinformation. The platform provides in-depth fact-checks of political statements, viral videos, and social media claims, clearly labeling content as true, misleading, or false and explaining the methodology behind each verdict. Beyond verification, Newtral offers a suite of data journalism tools including Parlamentia, a parliamentary activity tracker that monitors legislative proposals and voting records, and a public salary search engine that provides transparency on government remuneration. The platform also features a Law Browser to help citizens navigate complex legislation. Newtral covers a wide range of topics including politics, climate change, economy, equality, international affairs, and public health, and it actively tracks the phenomenon of 'infodemia' — the viral spread of health-related misinformation. Its editorial team applies a transparent, reproducible methodology for every fact-check, making the verification process accessible to the public. The platform targets journalists, researchers, educators, and engaged citizens who want reliable, evidence-based information. With dedicated sections for data science, explainer journalism, and multimedia content, Newtral bridges the gap between traditional journalism and modern data analytics. A subscription model provides access to premium content and exclusive investigations.
Key Features
- Systematic Fact-Checking: Verifies political statements, viral videos, and social media claims with transparent methodology, labeling each as true, false, or misleading.
- Parlamentia – Legislative Tracker: Tracks parliamentary activity, legislative proposals, and voting records to hold elected officials accountable.
- Public Salary Search Engine: Allows users to search and compare public sector salaries, promoting transparency in government spending.
- Disinformation & Infodemia Monitoring: Dedicated coverage of disinformation campaigns, viral hoaxes, and health misinformation with AI-assisted content analysis.
- Data Journalism & Explainers: Combines data science, open datasets, and visual storytelling to make complex political and social issues accessible.
Use Cases
- Verifying the accuracy of political statements and claims made by public officials before sharing or reporting on them
- Tracking legislative activity and the voting records of Spanish parliamentarians using the Parlamentia tool
- Researching public sector salaries and government spending through the salary and public money search engines
- Identifying and debunking viral disinformation, manipulated videos, and social media hoaxes
- Educational use in media literacy programs to teach students how to fact-check and evaluate sources critically
Pros
- Transparent Methodology: Every fact-check is backed by a clearly explained, reproducible verification process that builds reader trust.
- Comprehensive Data Tools: Goes beyond fact-checking to offer legislative trackers, salary databases, and law browsers for deeper civic research.
- Wide Topical Coverage: Covers politics, climate, economy, health, and international affairs, making it a one-stop source for verified information.
Cons
- Primarily Spanish-Language: Almost all content is published in Spanish, limiting accessibility for non-Spanish-speaking audiences.
- Spain-Centric Focus: Coverage and data tools are largely focused on Spanish politics and institutions, with limited international applicability.
- Premium Content Behind Paywall: Some in-depth investigations and exclusive data reports require a paid subscription to access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newtral?
Newtral is a Spanish journalism platform specializing in fact-checking, data journalism, and disinformation analysis, using technology and AI to verify public claims.
How does Newtral verify information?
Newtral follows a transparent methodology that involves identifying the original source of a claim, cross-referencing official data and expert sources, and clearly labeling the verdict (true, false, misleading, etc.).
What is Parlamentia?
Parlamentia is Newtral's legislative tracking tool that monitors parliamentary debates, proposals, and votes, allowing citizens and journalists to follow the activity of elected representatives.
Is Newtral free to use?
Most of Newtral's fact-checks and articles are freely accessible. A subscription is available for users who want access to premium investigations and exclusive data reports.
Who is Newtral designed for?
Newtral is designed for journalists, researchers, educators, students, and any citizen who wants access to verified, data-driven information about Spanish politics and society.
