Media Outlet Ecuador Chequea Date of first publication 05/11/2024 Date of Latest Change 04/10/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

Ecuador Chequea has a formal editorial statement that reflects a clear commitment to the fundamental principles of journalism. Our Editorial Guidelines are designed to protect and promote the trust of our readers and ensure the integrity of our journalistic work. These Guidelines emphasize:

1. Accuracy and Verification: Prioritizing accuracy and factual information, corroborating data from reliable sources.
Editorial Independence: Maintain autonomy in the elaboration of content, clearly differentiating between advertising and editorial material.
3. Honesty and Transparency: Avoid content that includes hate speech, invasion of privacy or violence, and correct significant errors in a timely manner.
4. Respect and Humanity: Treat all individuals with respect and avoid unnecessary invasion of privacy, especially in contexts of grief or trauma.
5. Accountability: To be transparent in our editorial practices and open to review and correction of errors.

These Guidelines cover all aspects of our journalistic work, from newsroom management to dealing with sources and protecting outside interests. They aim to ensure that our practices and content are aligned with the highest ethical and professional standards of journalism.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://ecuadorchequea.com/historia/