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February 2025

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Failure of Colombia's "Total Peace" Initiative

Colombia's "Total Peace" initiative, aimed at ending armed conflict through negotiations, has failed due to ongoing illegal economies fueling violence, leading to the appointment of General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Colombia's National Care Policy Addresses Gender Inequality in Unpaid Care Work

Colombia's new National Care Policy, a 25.6 billion peso plan, aims to alleviate the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work, primarily on women, by investing in domestic workers' rights, midwifery training, and support for single mothers, with 133 actions planned for the next 10 years.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Ramón y Cajal's Unexpected Cuban Journey: From Military Doctor to Nobel Laureate

In 1874, Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a young Spanish physician, was involuntarily deployed to Cuba during the war of independence; this posting, though challenging, significantly impacted his scientific career, leading to his Nobel prize in 1906.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Surge in US Citizens Residing in Mexico

Over 700,000 US citizens currently reside in Mexico, a number sharply rising since 2019 due to the pandemic enabling remote work and offering a less restrictive environment compared to the US, along with the ease of entry for up to 180 days without a visa.

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44% Bias Score

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TikTok Algorithm Shows Bias Towards Far-Right Content During Election

A researcher's experiment using a fictional TikTok profile of a politically disinterested teenager revealed algorithmic bias favoring far-right content during the 2024 European Parliament election campaign, echoing similar findings across multiple countries and platforms.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Colombia's Neutrality in Russia-Ukraine War Raises Global Security Concerns

Colombia maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war, a stance differing from Ukraine's allies and raising global security concerns. The Ukrainian ambassador to Colombia advocates for a direct dialogue between Presidents Petro and Zelenski, highlighting the potential dangers of normalizing aggres...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Merz's CDU/CSU Wins German Election, Forming Coalition with SPD

In Germany's general election, Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats won, forming a coalition with the Social Democrats; the left-wing populist BSW party narrowly missed entering parliament, simplifying coalition negotiations and prompting Merz to prioritize European independence from the US.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Milan Fashion Week: Leadership Shakeup Amidst Industry Downturn

The Milan Fashion Week showcases significant leadership changes in major Italian fashion houses like Gucci, Fendi, Missoni, and Bally, amidst a broader industry downturn caused by shifts in Chinese consumption, geopolitical factors, and US trade policy, leading to speculation and uncertainty about t...

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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European Unity vs. Far-Right Extremism: A Warning from the Past

A European film advertisement evokes a sense of shared identity in the author, contrasting sharply with their condemnation of J.D. Vance's promotion of far-right ideologies and a warning, using Primo Levi's words, about the resurgence of fascism in Europe.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Audio Exposes Father's Abuse in International Child Custody Battle

13-year-old Gabriel Arcuri Rivas released a 2019 WhatsApp audio recording detailing his father's physical and verbal abuse of him and his younger brother Daniel in Italy, supporting the mother's years-long accusations of domestic violence and prompting renewed legal action.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Petro Appoints Controversial Figure Benedetti as Political Chief

President Gustavo Petro's controversial appointment of Armando Benedetti as the head of his political strategy in Colombia has sparked widespread concern due to Benedetti's legal issues and potential impact on the 2026 elections, raising questions about Petro's commitment to ethical governance and t...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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EU Commission's Defense Spending Proposal: Greece Seeks Tailored Solution

The European Commission proposed exempting defense investments from the new Stability Pact spending limits, with Greece supporting this, but seeking a tailored solution given its already high defense spending (around 3% of GDP) exceeding NATO's 2% target, while also seeking to avoid measures that in...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality