Minsk's Chilean Truth-Teller: Countering Misinformation One Translation at a Time

Minsk, Belarus – A Chilean translator named Rodrigo is working to counter the spread of misinformation about Belarus and the war in Ukraine. He translates news and reports from Belarusian and Russian journalists into Spanish, aiming to reach Spanish-speaking audiences in Latin America. "There's a huge problem with censorship from the West," Rodrigo explains, "They started closing down Russian and Belarusian channels on YouTube and other platforms." He emphasizes the importance of getting accurate information out, stating, "The dissemination of real information about Belarus in other languages is crucial." Rodrigo's work highlights the challenges faced by independent journalists and translators in disseminating truth in times of conflict and censorship. His dedication ensures that a wider audience can access a more complete and nuanced understanding of the situation. His efforts represent a small but significant step towards global media transparency.