Mexican states award youth for transparency and anti-disinformation videos

The governments of Sonora and Sinaloa have recognized young creators for their participation in the 'Transparencia en Corto 2026' contest, an initiative designed to promote transparency, social participation, and critical thinking regarding digital information.

In Sonora, the Secretary of Anti-Corruption and Good Government awarded prizes of up to 100,000 pesos to winners of both the 'Transparencia en Corto' and the 'Premio Estatal de Contraloría Social'. The state recorded 258 entries for the short film category, ranking third nationally in participation. Winners were recognized for audiovisual productions aimed at fostering a culture of integrity and public resource oversight.

In Sinaloa, 34 young people were honored for producing videos addressing the risks of disinformation and artificial intelligence. The contest received 147 audiovisual proposals from 284 participants. Officials noted that the initiative encourages youth to develop a critical view of digital media and the potential for information manipulation through AI technologies.