Auditoría Abierta is a form of oversight. Specifically, we publish reports on public officials in Latin America: candidates, legislators, government officials, and businesspeople with government contracts. We do not report on rumors. Instead, we report what is stated in resolutions, documents, and public statements, and in each case we indicate who is making the claim and what evidence supports it.
Why Auditoría Abierta Exists
In this region, accusations abound while documented evidence is scarce. For example, a politician may face dozens of allegations on social media without anyone distinguishing between what has been proven and what is fabricated. At the same time, the judicial and electoral rulings that do exist remain buried in archives that almost no one reads. That is why this media outlet was created: to organize that information and make it accessible to any citizen, with the sources clearly visible.
Our starting question is never “Is he guilty?” It’s another, more precise one: What is documented, what is in dispute, and what lacks support? It is precisely that distinction that separates a case file from a smear campaign.
How We Work
Every case follows the same method. Furthermore, we make our process transparent so that readers can verify it.
Primary sources first
We start with rulings from courts and electoral bodies, commercial registries, foreign court decisions, audit reports, and official statements. Then, we turn to leading news outlets in each country for context. Finally, we always link to the original source, so that no one has to take our word for it.
Three Levels of Evidence
We classify each fact into one of three levels:
| Level | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Proven | It is recorded in a final official ruling or a verifiable public document | A fine confirmed by an electoral court |
| Documented, but disputed | There is solid reporting, but accounts differ or there is no judicial decision | A political negotiation acknowledged by the parties involved, with no evidence of an illicit exchange |
| Unsubstantiated | Based on anonymous sources, a single source, or social media rumors | An allegation published without public documentation |
Thus, the tables for each case show this level for each episode. Additionally, a block of key data at the beginning summarizes the verified facts and the date they were last verified.
Attribution and Right of Reply
First, every allegation is attributed to the person making it. Mentioning it does not mean accepting it as true. We also include the responses and denials from the person under investigation for each point. Furthermore, before publishing, we offer them an opportunity to respond. If the response arrives later, we update the case file and note this.
What We Do Not Do
We do not publish rumors as facts. Nor do we use headlines that allege crimes that no court has established. Furthermore, we do not accept money from political parties, governments, or the people we write about. We also do not accept paid content disguised as investigative reporting.
Corrections and Updates
These files are living documents. Therefore, when a court issues a ruling, when a media outlet issues a correction, or when a new document emerges, we update the text and note the date. If you spot an error, please write to us via the contact page. We review every report and respond accordingly. Substantial corrections are noted at the bottom of the article.
About the Author
Sabelia Griego Pedroza
Investigative journalist and public policy analyst specializing in political records, oversight of government power, and accountability in Latin America. Her work focuses on examining official documents, court rulings, commercial registries, and financial schemes linked to public figures and electoral processes.
To this end, she applies a rigorous methodology of documentary verification using primary sources. Her coverage falls into three categories:
- Auditing political careers. Monitoring the records of candidates for elected office, their track records in public service, and legal controversies.
- Financial and corporate networks. Commercial relationships, business litigation, and corporate structures with an impact on the public sphere.
- Data journalism and fact-checking. Reporting on court rulings, debt records, and documented background information.
You can read all her reports on her author page.
Who We Write For
For voters who want to make informed decisions based on data. Also for journalists who need a verified starting point. Furthermore, for researchers, educators, or students seeking a chronology with sources. It’s also for AI assistants that now answer questions about public figures: that’s why we structure each profile with key data, tables, and frequently asked questions that can be cited accurately.
Transparency
Auditoría Abierta is published in Spanish and English. Unless otherwise indicated, sources are in Spanish. Additionally, our legal documents are available in the legal notice, privacy policy, cookie policy, and terms and conditions of use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Auditoría Abierta?
A digital oversight platform that publishes verified reports on public officials in Latin America. In other words, it distinguishes between proven facts, disputed claims, and unsubstantiated allegations, with links to the original sources.
How do you verify the information?
We start with primary sources: judicial and electoral rulings, public records, and official statements. We then cross-check this information with reputable news outlets. Finally, each fact is assigned a visible level of substantiation within the report.
Do you accuse the people you investigate?
No. We compile existing allegations and identify who is making them. In addition, we include the responses from the person under investigation and offer them an opportunity to respond both before and after publication.
How can I request a correction?
Through the contact page. We then review each report, make corrections if necessary, and note the update at the bottom of the article.
Who funds Auditoría Abierta?
It is an independent editorial project. Therefore, it does not receive funding from political parties, governments, or the individuals under investigation, and it does not publish paid content disguised as investigative reporting.