Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Non-Lethal Violence Against Women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia
Daily non-lethal violence against women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia surged to 1,569 cases in 2023, a 13% increase from 2022, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies such as promoting financial autonomy and challenging gender norms, as evidenced by a recent study of globa...
Surge in Non-Lethal Violence Against Women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia
Daily non-lethal violence against women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia surged to 1,569 cases in 2023, a 13% increase from 2022, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies such as promoting financial autonomy and challenging gender norms, as evidenced by a recent study of globa...
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32% Bias Score
Sodalicio Admits to 83 Abuse Victims, Pays $5.3 Million in Settlements
The Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian ultra-Catholic group, admitted to at least 83 victims of abuse (minors and adults) since 2016, resulting in $5.3 million in payouts following its dissolution by the Pope in 2024 due to a decade-long scandal involving pedophilia, abuse, and financial corrup...
Sodalicio Admits to 83 Abuse Victims, Pays $5.3 Million in Settlements
The Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian ultra-Catholic group, admitted to at least 83 victims of abuse (minors and adults) since 2016, resulting in $5.3 million in payouts following its dissolution by the Pope in 2024 due to a decade-long scandal involving pedophilia, abuse, and financial corrup...
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36% Bias Score
Nubank Explores U.K. Relocation for Global Expansion
Nubank, Latin America's most valuable digital bank with $55 billion market cap, is considering moving its legal base to the U.K. to expand globally, driven by discussions with the British government and a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment under President Biden.
Nubank Explores U.K. Relocation for Global Expansion
Nubank, Latin America's most valuable digital bank with $55 billion market cap, is considering moving its legal base to the U.K. to expand globally, driven by discussions with the British government and a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment under President Biden.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Threat to Seize Panama Canal
US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to reclaim control of the Panama Canal during his inaugural address, citing high fees for US ships and alleged Chinese influence; Panama's president firmly rejected Trump's claims, stating the canal remains under Panama's sovereign control.
Trump's Renewed Threat to Seize Panama Canal
US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to reclaim control of the Panama Canal during his inaugural address, citing high fees for US ships and alleged Chinese influence; Panama's president firmly rejected Trump's claims, stating the canal remains under Panama's sovereign control.
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48% Bias Score
Rubio's Appointment as Secretary of State: A Shift in US Foreign Policy
Marco Rubio's appointment as US Secretary of State signifies a shift in foreign policy direction, given his political ambitions and experience, particularly concerning Latin America, where he will navigate complex issues like immigration, China's growing influence, and the potential for military int...
Rubio's Appointment as Secretary of State: A Shift in US Foreign Policy
Marco Rubio's appointment as US Secretary of State signifies a shift in foreign policy direction, given his political ambitions and experience, particularly concerning Latin America, where he will navigate complex issues like immigration, China's growing influence, and the potential for military int...
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56% Bias Score
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim, Appeals to UN
Following President Trump's claim that the US should regain control of the Panama Canal, Panama formally rejected his statement and appealed to the United Nations, citing a UN Charter article against threats of force; 74% of canal cargo is US-bound, 21% Chinese.
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim, Appeals to UN
Following President Trump's claim that the US should regain control of the Panama Canal, Panama formally rejected his statement and appealed to the United Nations, citing a UN Charter article against threats of force; 74% of canal cargo is US-bound, 21% Chinese.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President Trump vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal from Panama, citing unfair fees and Chinese influence, prompting Panama's president to reaffirm Panamanian sovereignty over the canal.
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President Trump vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal from Panama, citing unfair fees and Chinese influence, prompting Panama's president to reaffirm Panamanian sovereignty over the canal.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal
President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Panama overcharges the US Navy and that China secretly operates the Panama Canal sparked outrage and alarm in Panama, a nation whose economy relies heavily on the canal's $5 billion annual profit. This echoes historical US interventionism in Panama.
Trump Threatens to Seize Panama Canal
President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Panama overcharges the US Navy and that China secretly operates the Panama Canal sparked outrage and alarm in Panama, a nation whose economy relies heavily on the canal's $5 billion annual profit. This echoes historical US interventionism in Panama.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Designates Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President Trump issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels and other Latin American criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations, potentially impacting U.S. relations with Mexico, immigration policies, and counter-narcotics operations.
Trump Designates Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President Trump issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels and other Latin American criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations, potentially impacting U.S. relations with Mexico, immigration policies, and counter-narcotics operations.
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40% Bias Score
Maduro's Reelection Fuels New Venezuelan Exodus
Archbishop Polito Rodriguez decried the Venezuelan exodus caused by Nicolas Maduro's fraudulent reelection, triggering a potential new wave of migration as neighboring countries and the US prepare for an influx of refugees, following a similar pattern to the 2015 parliamentary election.
Maduro's Reelection Fuels New Venezuelan Exodus
Archbishop Polito Rodriguez decried the Venezuelan exodus caused by Nicolas Maduro's fraudulent reelection, triggering a potential new wave of migration as neighboring countries and the US prepare for an influx of refugees, following a similar pattern to the 2015 parliamentary election.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Assertive Latin American Policy Amidst Multiple Crises
Donald Trump's second term begins January 20, 2025, marked by a Republican Congress and a focus on assertive foreign policy, potentially including annexing the Panama Canal and employing punitive measures against some Latin American nations while pursuing transactional business interests with others...
Trump's Second Term: Assertive Latin American Policy Amidst Multiple Crises
Donald Trump's second term begins January 20, 2025, marked by a Republican Congress and a focus on assertive foreign policy, potentially including annexing the Panama Canal and employing punitive measures against some Latin American nations while pursuing transactional business interests with others...
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60% Bias Score