Biden Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
US President Biden removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, a move welcomed by Colombian President Petro and others, reversing a Trump-era decision due to a lack of justification, but the economic embargo remains.
Biden Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
US President Biden removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, a move welcomed by Colombian President Petro and others, reversing a Trump-era decision due to a lack of justification, but the economic embargo remains.
Progress
36% Bias Score
FNC Faces \$180 Million Debt from Failed Coffee Contracts
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) faces a \$180 million debt due to failed future contracts signed in 2021, leaving the National Coffee Fund with a significant shortfall and prompting government intervention.
FNC Faces \$180 Million Debt from Failed Coffee Contracts
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) faces a \$180 million debt due to failed future contracts signed in 2021, leaving the National Coffee Fund with a significant shortfall and prompting government intervention.
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44% Bias Score
Petro Calls for Extraordinary Congress Sessions to Debate Colombia's Health Reform Amidst Austerity Measures
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced extraordinary congressional sessions to debate the stalled health reform, aiming to eliminate EPS (healthcare providers) and address alleged misuse of public funds, despite significant opposition and the government's simultaneous implementation of an auste...
Petro Calls for Extraordinary Congress Sessions to Debate Colombia's Health Reform Amidst Austerity Measures
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced extraordinary congressional sessions to debate the stalled health reform, aiming to eliminate EPS (healthcare providers) and address alleged misuse of public funds, despite significant opposition and the government's simultaneous implementation of an auste...
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Conductor Challenges Gender Norms in Orchestral Music
Paola Ávila, a Colombian conductor, founded the first all-female philharmonic orchestra in Colombia and directs a youth orchestra in Cartagena, aiming to address the historical underrepresentation of women in symphonic music and expand access to classical music for underprivileged youth.
Colombian Conductor Challenges Gender Norms in Orchestral Music
Paola Ávila, a Colombian conductor, founded the first all-female philharmonic orchestra in Colombia and directs a youth orchestra in Cartagena, aiming to address the historical underrepresentation of women in symphonic music and expand access to classical music for underprivileged youth.
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28% Bias Score
Amazon Drought Cripples Essential Services, Threatening 420,000 Children
A record-breaking drought in the Amazon River basin is severely impacting over 420,000 children in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, disrupting essential services and increasing risks of malnutrition, disease, and exploitation, highlighting the urgent need for increased climate financing.
Amazon Drought Cripples Essential Services, Threatening 420,000 Children
A record-breaking drought in the Amazon River basin is severely impacting over 420,000 children in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, disrupting essential services and increasing risks of malnutrition, disease, and exploitation, highlighting the urgent need for increased climate financing.
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24% Bias Score
Maduro Announces Arrest of US Mercenaries Amidst Political Tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the arrest of seven foreign mercenaries, including two US citizens, accused of plotting terrorist acts before his inauguration on Friday. He also claimed the capture of 125 additional mercenaries from 25 countries, following a meeting between US Presiden...
Maduro Announces Arrest of US Mercenaries Amidst Political Tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the arrest of seven foreign mercenaries, including two US citizens, accused of plotting terrorist acts before his inauguration on Friday. He also claimed the capture of 125 additional mercenaries from 25 countries, following a meeting between US Presiden...
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48% Bias Score
Medellin Mural Removal Sparks Political Dispute Over Operation Orion's Legacy
Medellin's mayor ordered the removal of a mural stating "Las cuchas tienen razón," referencing mothers seeking disappeared loved ones from Operation Orion (2002), sparking a political dispute over historical memory and state responsibility.
Medellin Mural Removal Sparks Political Dispute Over Operation Orion's Legacy
Medellin's mayor ordered the removal of a mural stating "Las cuchas tienen razón," referencing mothers seeking disappeared loved ones from Operation Orion (2002), sparking a political dispute over historical memory and state responsibility.
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60% Bias Score
Biden Revokes Cuba's 'Terror State' Designation, Colombia Celebrates
President Biden revoked Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decision celebrated by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, reversing a Trump-era policy supported by former Colombian President Iván Duque; Colombia played a key role in this decision.
Biden Revokes Cuba's 'Terror State' Designation, Colombia Celebrates
President Biden revoked Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decision celebrated by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, reversing a Trump-era policy supported by former Colombian President Iván Duque; Colombia played a key role in this decision.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela Reopens Borders After Closure Caused \$3.5 Million Daily Loss
Venezuela reopened its borders with Brazil and Colombia on January 13, 2025, three days after Nicolás Maduro's inauguration, following a closure due to an alleged international conspiracy that caused an estimated daily loss of \$3.5 million.
Venezuela Reopens Borders After Closure Caused \$3.5 Million Daily Loss
Venezuela reopened its borders with Brazil and Colombia on January 13, 2025, three days after Nicolás Maduro's inauguration, following a closure due to an alleged international conspiracy that caused an estimated daily loss of \$3.5 million.
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52% Bias Score
Petro's Venezuela Strategy: A Calculated Risk in the Face of Crisis
President Gustavo Petro's handling of Venezuela's democratic crisis, following Maduro's fraudulent reelection, prioritizes a negotiated solution, contrasting sharply with US pressure for intervention, and significantly impacting Colombia's domestic politics and 2025 presidential elections.
Petro's Venezuela Strategy: A Calculated Risk in the Face of Crisis
President Gustavo Petro's handling of Venezuela's democratic crisis, following Maduro's fraudulent reelection, prioritizes a negotiated solution, contrasting sharply with US pressure for intervention, and significantly impacting Colombia's domestic politics and 2025 presidential elections.
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52% Bias Score
Petro's Failed Mediation Plan in Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's secret plan to mediate Venezuela's political crisis, involving a proposed referendum or post-election agreement between Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, ultimately failed due to Maduro's distrust and rejection of the proposal, highlighting the deep divisions wit...
Petro's Failed Mediation Plan in Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's secret plan to mediate Venezuela's political crisis, involving a proposed referendum or post-election agreement between Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, ultimately failed due to Maduro's distrust and rejection of the proposal, highlighting the deep divisions wit...
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44% Bias Score
Petro Skips Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Venezuelan Human Rights Concerns
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he will not attend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th due to the arrest of human rights defender Carlos Correa and other events, despite pressure from former Colombian presidents and other figures.
Petro Skips Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Venezuelan Human Rights Concerns
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he will not attend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th due to the arrest of human rights defender Carlos Correa and other events, despite pressure from former Colombian presidents and other figures.
Progress
44% Bias Score