Asia, Latin America and Europe are all facing the global menace of disinformation perpetuated by authoritarian countries, so it is about time for defenders of democracy and freedom from these three regions to learn from each other and fight back.
On 11-16 May 2025, delegations from the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) and the Red Liberal de America Latina (RELIAL) travelled to Brussels, Belgium to share experiences with their European counterparts on countering disinformation, particularly those coming from China and Russia. More specifically, the CALD and RELIAL joint delegation wanted to know what strategies and tools proved effective in addressing state-sponsored disinformation in Europe, and to what extent they can be replicated in their respective regions.