# Meta Community Notes testing in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260929-meta-community-notes-testing-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-09-29T16:00:05.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Meta has initiated testing of Community Notes in Spanish across 16 Latin American countries, including Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia. The feature, which is being rolled out to Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, allows users to collaboratively add context or debunk misleading information on public posts.

This initiative represents a shift toward replacing professional journalistic fact-checking programs in the region with a system where notes are written and rated by program contributors. For a note to be published, a sufficient number of users must vote it as helpful. The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has criticized the move, stating that the program ‘is not enough when it comes to reducing the impact of harmful falsehoods’ on social networks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Meta tests Forum, a standalone app for Facebook Groups

Meta is testing Forum, a dedicated standalone app for Facebook Groups in the US, featuring AI-powered search tools and a new recognition role for top community contributors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meta-tests-forum-a-standalone-app-for-facebook-groups

### 2026-09-14: Meta tests Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries

Meta is testing Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries to provide collaborative context on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, potentially replacing professional fact-checking programs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meta-tests-community-notes-in-16-latin-american-countries-3

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Cite as: Meta Community Notes testing in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260929-meta-community-notes-testing-in-latin-america