Antibiotic Resistance: Latin American Scientists Offer Hope Amidst Global Crisis
Antibiotic resistance caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019, prompting research into new treatments like novel synthetic antibiotics in Chile and bacteriophage therapies in Uruguay and Colombia, facing challenges in funding and regulation.
Antibiotic Resistance: Latin American Scientists Offer Hope Amidst Global Crisis
Antibiotic resistance caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019, prompting research into new treatments like novel synthetic antibiotics in Chile and bacteriophage therapies in Uruguay and Colombia, facing challenges in funding and regulation.
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24% Bias Score
China and Chile Strengthen Economic and Political Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren Stork met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening economic and political ties, with bilateral trade exceeding \$62.5 billion in 2022 and further cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
China and Chile Strengthen Economic and Political Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren Stork met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening economic and political ties, with bilateral trade exceeding \$62.5 billion in 2022 and further cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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56% Bias Score
Latin American Arts Survey Reveals Widespread Gender-Based Violence
A 2021 survey in Latin America revealed that 69% of audiovisual and performing arts professionals experienced workplace micromachismo, 37% of women reported sexual violence, and 42% reported rejecting or denouncing workplace harassment. This highlights the urgent need for cultural change and practic...
Latin American Arts Survey Reveals Widespread Gender-Based Violence
A 2021 survey in Latin America revealed that 69% of audiovisual and performing arts professionals experienced workplace micromachismo, 37% of women reported sexual violence, and 42% reported rejecting or denouncing workplace harassment. This highlights the urgent need for cultural change and practic...
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24% Bias Score
Smear Campaign Targets El Salvadoran Abortion Rights Activist Ahead of Landmark Court Case
A smear campaign using fabricated videos falsely accuses El Salvadoran abortion rights campaigner Morena Herrera of pressuring a young woman into an abortion, aiming to influence the Inter-American Court of Human Rights case that could decriminalize abortion in El Salvador, where abortion is punisha...
Smear Campaign Targets El Salvadoran Abortion Rights Activist Ahead of Landmark Court Case
A smear campaign using fabricated videos falsely accuses El Salvadoran abortion rights campaigner Morena Herrera of pressuring a young woman into an abortion, aiming to influence the Inter-American Court of Human Rights case that could decriminalize abortion in El Salvador, where abortion is punisha...
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60% Bias Score
Paraguay Rejects China's Demand, Affirms Taiwan Ties
Paraguay's foreign minister reaffirmed his nation's commitment to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, rejecting China's demands to sever ties despite significant trade with China, further strengthening their ties with a visa-free agreement.
Paraguay Rejects China's Demand, Affirms Taiwan Ties
Paraguay's foreign minister reaffirmed his nation's commitment to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, rejecting China's demands to sever ties despite significant trade with China, further strengthening their ties with a visa-free agreement.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela Accused of Besieging Argentinian Embassy
The Venezuelan government is accused of besieging the Argentinian embassy in Caracas, where opposition members are seeking asylum, leading to international condemnation.
Venezuela Accused of Besieging Argentinian Embassy
The Venezuelan government is accused of besieging the Argentinian embassy in Caracas, where opposition members are seeking asylum, leading to international condemnation.
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40% Bias Score
Argentine CPAC Conference Highlights Right-Wing Global Network
Argentina held its first CPAC conference, featuring messages from Bolsonaro and Bannon, while 61 Brazilians face extradition for the Brasilia attack; President Milei promoted it as a right-wing international network.
Argentine CPAC Conference Highlights Right-Wing Global Network
Argentina held its first CPAC conference, featuring messages from Bolsonaro and Bannon, while 61 Brazilians face extradition for the Brasilia attack; President Milei promoted it as a right-wing international network.
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64% Bias Score
China Calls for Stronger Ties with Latin America to Reform Global Order
A senior Chinese official called for stronger China-Latin America cooperation to build a more equitable global order at a Beijing forum attended by almost 100 political party leaders from 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries, highlighting China as a key partner for infrastructure, technology, a...
China Calls for Stronger Ties with Latin America to Reform Global Order
A senior Chinese official called for stronger China-Latin America cooperation to build a more equitable global order at a Beijing forum attended by almost 100 political party leaders from 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries, highlighting China as a key partner for infrastructure, technology, a...
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32% Bias Score
Fake Princess Leonor TikTok Scam Defrauds Victims Globally
Dozens of fraudulent TikTok accounts impersonating Princess Leonor of Spain are scamming victims, primarily in Latin America, by promising financial aid in exchange for upfront fees; one victim, Juana Cobo from Guatemala, lost $735.
Fake Princess Leonor TikTok Scam Defrauds Victims Globally
Dozens of fraudulent TikTok accounts impersonating Princess Leonor of Spain are scamming victims, primarily in Latin America, by promising financial aid in exchange for upfront fees; one victim, Juana Cobo from Guatemala, lost $735.
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24% Bias Score
Xi Jinping's Latin America Visit Strengthens China-Region Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Peru and Brazil in November 2024, participating in APEC and G20 summits, resulting in an optimized Peru-China free trade agreement, numerous cooperation deals, and showcasing China's commitment to strengthening ties with Latin America.
Xi Jinping's Latin America Visit Strengthens China-Region Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Peru and Brazil in November 2024, participating in APEC and G20 summits, resulting in an optimized Peru-China free trade agreement, numerous cooperation deals, and showcasing China's commitment to strengthening ties with Latin America.
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44% Bias Score
Paraguay Rejects China's Demand, Remains Committed to Taiwan
Paraguay's foreign minister reaffirmed the country's commitment to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan during a visit, rejecting China's demands to sever ties despite significant bilateral trade of about $5 billion with China and China's overall trade with South America reaching almost $500 bill...
Paraguay Rejects China's Demand, Remains Committed to Taiwan
Paraguay's foreign minister reaffirmed the country's commitment to its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan during a visit, rejecting China's demands to sever ties despite significant bilateral trade of about $5 billion with China and China's overall trade with South America reaching almost $500 bill...
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56% Bias Score
Orsi Wins Uruguayan Presidential Election
Opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi wins the Uruguayan presidential election in a second-round victory against the ruling Partido Nacional. His win signals a shift in power and sets the stage for a new political era in the country.
Orsi Wins Uruguayan Presidential Election
Opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi wins the Uruguayan presidential election in a second-round victory against the ruling Partido Nacional. His win signals a shift in power and sets the stage for a new political era in the country.
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28% Bias Score