Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
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52% Bias Score
Guatemala Cancels Semilla Party's Legal Status
A Guatemalan judge ordered the cancellation of the legal status of the Semilla party, impacting President Bernardo Arévalo, due to accusations of irregularities in its formation process; the ruling follows a pattern of actions against the president and his party amidst international sanctions agains...
Guatemala Cancels Semilla Party's Legal Status
A Guatemalan judge ordered the cancellation of the legal status of the Semilla party, impacting President Bernardo Arévalo, due to accusations of irregularities in its formation process; the ruling follows a pattern of actions against the president and his party amidst international sanctions agains...
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44% Bias Score
100+ Arrested Amid Protests in Georgia After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed parliamentary election and the suspension of EU accession talks, over 100 protestors were arrested in Georgia after clashes with police who used excessive force; the government blamed unspecified foreign entities for the protests.
100+ Arrested Amid Protests in Georgia After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed parliamentary election and the suspension of EU accession talks, over 100 protestors were arrested in Georgia after clashes with police who used excessive force; the government blamed unspecified foreign entities for the protests.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: 107 arrestos en protestas por suspensión de negociaciones con la UE
Tras la suspensión de las conversaciones de adhesión a la UE, 107 manifestantes fueron arrestados en Tiflis, Georgia, durante protestas nocturnas donde la policía empleó fuerza excesiva, causando heridas y generando una fuerte condena internacional.
Georgia: 107 arrestos en protestas por suspensión de negociaciones con la UE
Tras la suspensión de las conversaciones de adhesión a la UE, 107 manifestantes fueron arrestados en Tiflis, Georgia, durante protestas nocturnas donde la policía empleó fuerza excesiva, causando heridas y generando una fuerte condena internacional.
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44% Bias Score
Nicaragua's Constitutional Reform Consolidates Authoritarian Rule
Nicaragua's constitutional reform, passed on November 22nd, eliminates the separation of powers, centralizes authority under a "co-presidency" of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and is condemned by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights as a setback for democracy.
Nicaragua's Constitutional Reform Consolidates Authoritarian Rule
Nicaragua's constitutional reform, passed on November 22nd, eliminates the separation of powers, centralizes authority under a "co-presidency" of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and is condemned by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights as a setback for democracy.
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64% Bias Score
Economic Pressure Tactics Against Media Outlets Rise in Israel and the US
The governments of Israel and the US are employing financial pressure tactics against critical media outlets: Israel stopped funding Haaretz, and Trump's implied threats influenced the Washington Post's editorial stance, revealing a growing global trend of suppressing free press through economic mea...
Economic Pressure Tactics Against Media Outlets Rise in Israel and the US
The governments of Israel and the US are employing financial pressure tactics against critical media outlets: Israel stopped funding Haaretz, and Trump's implied threats influenced the Washington Post's editorial stance, revealing a growing global trend of suppressing free press through economic mea...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
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40% Bias Score
107 Arrested in Tbilisi Amid Protests Against Georgian Government
Following disputed elections and the Georgian government's decision to suspend EU accession talks, 107 protesters were arrested in Tbilisi during large-scale demonstrations, injuring several police officers. The protests highlight deep public opposition to the government's increasingly authoritarian...
107 Arrested in Tbilisi Amid Protests Against Georgian Government
Following disputed elections and the Georgian government's decision to suspend EU accession talks, 107 protesters were arrested in Tbilisi during large-scale demonstrations, injuring several police officers. The protests highlight deep public opposition to the government's increasingly authoritarian...
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes
Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes
Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Amid Protests and Government Crackdown
Following the Georgian Dream party's abrupt decision to freeze EU accession talks for four years, protests erupted in Tbilisi, leading to 107 arrests as the government vowed to prevent a revolution.
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Amid Protests and Government Crackdown
Following the Georgian Dream party's abrupt decision to freeze EU accession talks for four years, protests erupted in Tbilisi, leading to 107 arrests as the government vowed to prevent a revolution.
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52% Bias Score
Georgian President Defies Government Amidst EU Accession Halt and Mass Protests
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili declared the government illegitimate after the ruling Georgian Dream party abruptly halted EU accession talks, triggering mass protests and a potential constitutional crisis.
Georgian President Defies Government Amidst EU Accession Halt and Mass Protests
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili declared the government illegitimate after the ruling Georgian Dream party abruptly halted EU accession talks, triggering mass protests and a potential constitutional crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Romania Orders Vote Recount Amidst TikTok Bias Allegations
Following allegations of TikTok bias favoring the surprise winner Calin Georgescu (23% of the vote), Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a full vote recount, unprecedented in the country's post-communist history, prompting investigations and calls for suspension of TikTok.
Romania Orders Vote Recount Amidst TikTok Bias Allegations
Following allegations of TikTok bias favoring the surprise winner Calin Georgescu (23% of the vote), Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a full vote recount, unprecedented in the country's post-communist history, prompting investigations and calls for suspension of TikTok.
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52% Bias Score