Motta's "Plegarias de resistencia" Exposes Anti-LGBTQIA+ Oppression
Carlos Motta's retrospective, "Plegarias de resistencia," at Barcelona's Macba museum (until October 26th), uses 25 years of art to denounce the historical and ongoing oppression of LGBTQIA+ individuals by religious, political, and medical systems, highlighting the urgency of the current global anti...
Motta's "Plegarias de resistencia" Exposes Anti-LGBTQIA+ Oppression
Carlos Motta's retrospective, "Plegarias de resistencia," at Barcelona's Macba museum (until October 26th), uses 25 years of art to denounce the historical and ongoing oppression of LGBTQIA+ individuals by religious, political, and medical systems, highlighting the urgency of the current global anti...
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48% Bias Score
Ambiguous Street Protests in Colombia Reflect Uncertainty Surrounding Petro's Presidency
Amidst widespread dissatisfaction with President Petro's administration in Colombia, the purpose of current street demonstrations remains ambiguous, with calls for protests reflecting both support and opposition to his policies and potentially foreshadowing future elections.
Ambiguous Street Protests in Colombia Reflect Uncertainty Surrounding Petro's Presidency
Amidst widespread dissatisfaction with President Petro's administration in Colombia, the purpose of current street demonstrations remains ambiguous, with calls for protests reflecting both support and opposition to his policies and potentially foreshadowing future elections.
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56% Bias Score
ELN's Armed Strike in Chocó Displaces Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The ELN imposed a 72-hour armed strike in Colombia's Chocó department, displacing over 3,500 and confining 2,000 families, while accusing the army of colluding with the Clan del Golfo; this follows a recent flood affecting 30,000 families, and the emergence of a new armed group further complicates t...
ELN's Armed Strike in Chocó Displaces Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The ELN imposed a 72-hour armed strike in Colombia's Chocó department, displacing over 3,500 and confining 2,000 families, while accusing the army of colluding with the Clan del Golfo; this follows a recent flood affecting 30,000 families, and the emergence of a new armed group further complicates t...
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36% Bias Score
Uribe Trial Suspended Amidst Allegations of Judicial Bias
A Bogotá court temporarily halted former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe's trial on bribery and witness tampering charges due to defense claims of judicial bias, mirroring similar tactics used by Donald Trump, and raising concerns about political polarization and potential unrest.
Uribe Trial Suspended Amidst Allegations of Judicial Bias
A Bogotá court temporarily halted former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe's trial on bribery and witness tampering charges due to defense claims of judicial bias, mirroring similar tactics used by Donald Trump, and raising concerns about political polarization and potential unrest.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity: Significant Progress in Combating Inequality After 18 Months
Established in January 2023 to combat inequality, Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity has, in its first 18 months, launched initiatives addressing violence against women (2,000+ aided via 10,500 calls), youth unemployment (15,820+ aided), hunger (6,500+ food baskets distributed), and migrant ...
Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity: Significant Progress in Combating Inequality After 18 Months
Established in January 2023 to combat inequality, Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity has, in its first 18 months, launched initiatives addressing violence against women (2,000+ aided via 10,500 calls), youth unemployment (15,820+ aided), hunger (6,500+ food baskets distributed), and migrant ...
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48% Bias Score
Colombia's Fiscal Crisis: High Debt, Failed Policies, and Looming Recession
Colombia faces a severe fiscal crisis due to excessive government spending, ineffective tax policies, and the legacy of high public debt and artificially low fuel prices from the previous administration; this is impacting economic growth and causing social unrest.
Colombia's Fiscal Crisis: High Debt, Failed Policies, and Looming Recession
Colombia faces a severe fiscal crisis due to excessive government spending, ineffective tax policies, and the legacy of high public debt and artificially low fuel prices from the previous administration; this is impacting economic growth and causing social unrest.
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60% Bias Score
Petro's Social Reforms Face Crucial Test in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia is facing a crucial deadline to pass three key social reforms before the upcoming elections. His pension reform has already been passed by the legislature but now faces a potential rejection by the Constitutional Court. He is attempting to regain legislative suppo...
Petro's Social Reforms Face Crucial Test in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia is facing a crucial deadline to pass three key social reforms before the upcoming elections. His pension reform has already been passed by the legislature but now faces a potential rejection by the Constitutional Court. He is attempting to regain legislative suppo...
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56% Bias Score
Petro Admits Flight on Drug Trafficker's Plane Amidst Campaign Infiltration Attempts
President Gustavo Petro publicly admitted to flying on the plane of drug trafficker "Papá Pitufo", revealing several attempts by the trafficker and others to blackmail and infiltrate his presidential campaign, including a suspicious $100,000 donation, leading to ongoing investigations.
Petro Admits Flight on Drug Trafficker's Plane Amidst Campaign Infiltration Attempts
President Gustavo Petro publicly admitted to flying on the plane of drug trafficker "Papá Pitufo", revealing several attempts by the trafficker and others to blackmail and infiltrate his presidential campaign, including a suspicious $100,000 donation, leading to ongoing investigations.
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56% Bias Score
Petro's Antisemitic Rhetoric Fuels Violence in Colombia
Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Colombian President Gustavo Petro's insensitive remarks on X, comparing Israel to Nazis and trivializing the Holocaust, incited antisemitic acts against the Israeli embassy and a Jewish-owned restaurant, endangering Colombia's 5,000-person Jewish community...
Petro's Antisemitic Rhetoric Fuels Violence in Colombia
Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Colombian President Gustavo Petro's insensitive remarks on X, comparing Israel to Nazis and trivializing the Holocaust, incited antisemitic acts against the Israeli embassy and a Jewish-owned restaurant, endangering Colombia's 5,000-person Jewish community...
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52% Bias Score
Petro's "National Stew" Strategy: A Contradiction of Colombia's 'Change' Government
President Gustavo Petro's prioritization of Armando Benedetti over loyal allies highlights the limitations of his "national stew" political strategy and raises concerns about the effectiveness of Colombia's democratic institutions, particularly in light of ongoing violence and impunity.
Petro's "National Stew" Strategy: A Contradiction of Colombia's 'Change' Government
President Gustavo Petro's prioritization of Armando Benedetti over loyal allies highlights the limitations of his "national stew" political strategy and raises concerns about the effectiveness of Colombia's democratic institutions, particularly in light of ongoing violence and impunity.
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60% Bias Score
Emergency School Opens in Cúcuta for Children Displaced by Catatumbo Crisis
A temporary school in Cúcuta, Colombia, provides emergency education to over 280 children displaced by the Catatumbo crisis, which has forced over 46,000 children out of school since January 16th, resulting in a complex logistical operation to transport them from temporary hotel housing.
Emergency School Opens in Cúcuta for Children Displaced by Catatumbo Crisis
A temporary school in Cúcuta, Colombia, provides emergency education to over 280 children displaced by the Catatumbo crisis, which has forced over 46,000 children out of school since January 16th, resulting in a complex logistical operation to transport them from temporary hotel housing.
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40% Bias Score
Stalled Colombia-Nicaragua Maritime Boundary Talks Jeopardize Seaflower Reserve
Colombia and Nicaragua are yet to engage in talks to define new maritime boundaries after a 2012 ICJ ruling, despite the need to protect the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve and address ongoing conflicts between fishermen, hindered by political changes and strained relations between Presidents Petro and ...
Stalled Colombia-Nicaragua Maritime Boundary Talks Jeopardize Seaflower Reserve
Colombia and Nicaragua are yet to engage in talks to define new maritime boundaries after a 2012 ICJ ruling, despite the need to protect the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve and address ongoing conflicts between fishermen, hindered by political changes and strained relations between Presidents Petro and ...
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40% Bias Score