Media Matters is taking a closer look at Latino news.
The research group known for calling out what it considers “conservative misinformation” in the mass media launched a Hispanic engagement initiative on Monday aimed at undermining what it views as attempts by rightwing organizations to influence Latinos through Spanish-language media and digital upstarts with diverse audiences.
The new initiative will monitor not just conservative-leaning media outlets, but also the Spanish-language giants Univision and Telemundo, along with the newer wave of digital outlets that prioritize engaging Hispanics, like BuzzFeed, Fox News Latino, Fusion and The Huffington Post.
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The group also noted that the expansion of health insurance under Obama’s reform has disproportionately affected the Latino community, though polling data does not reflect the same widespread support.
A survey by the Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends Project found that 47 percent of respondents supported the health care law — a figure that topped the general public’s support, at 41 percent, but fell short of a majority.
