Nuria Piera denounces disinformation and defamation in digital media

Santo Domingo.- Journalist Nuria Piera criticized certain digital media outlets, calling them a “cesspool” for spreading misinformation, manipulation, and blackmail. She expressed solidarity with journalists Edith Febles, Altagracia Salazar, Marino Zapete, Huchi Lora, and Mariasela Álvarez, who have been falsely accused of receiving foreign funds.

Piera urged authorities to regulate these platforms and called on the government to refine its criteria for allocating public funds to media outlets. She also emphasized the need for stronger legislation to combat defamation on social media, highlighting the risks posed by the lack of legal oversight.