Latin American Ex-Ministers Warn of Weakening International Order
Over 30 former Latin American foreign ministers issued a manifesto Thursday, denouncing the weakening international order due to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, insufficient climate action, and threats to Panama. They call for a renewed multilateralism to restore Latin America's global influence.
Latin American Ex-Ministers Warn of Weakening International Order
Over 30 former Latin American foreign ministers issued a manifesto Thursday, denouncing the weakening international order due to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, insufficient climate action, and threats to Panama. They call for a renewed multilateralism to restore Latin America's global influence.
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48% Bias Score
Maduro's Reelection Brings No Change to Venezuela's Authoritarian Rule
Nicolás Maduro's reelection as Venezuelan president in January 2025 has not changed his authoritarian rule, characterized by human rights violations, economic mismanagement, and continued repression of opposition, despite Colombia maintaining diplomatic relations.
Maduro's Reelection Brings No Change to Venezuela's Authoritarian Rule
Nicolás Maduro's reelection as Venezuelan president in January 2025 has not changed his authoritarian rule, characterized by human rights violations, economic mismanagement, and continued repression of opposition, despite Colombia maintaining diplomatic relations.
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60% Bias Score
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
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44% Bias Score
China's Export Resilience Amidst Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
Driven by the Belt and Road Initiative, China's exports to ASEAN and Latin America grew by 12 percent and 13 percent respectively from January to November 2024; while exports to the US and EU decreased, reflecting a shift in export destinations.
China's Export Resilience Amidst Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
Driven by the Belt and Road Initiative, China's exports to ASEAN and Latin America grew by 12 percent and 13 percent respectively from January to November 2024; while exports to the US and EU decreased, reflecting a shift in export destinations.
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36% Bias Score
Maduro's Contested Reelection Deepens Venezuelan Crisis
Despite international condemnation of a disputed election, Nicolás Maduro began a new term as Venezuelan president on January 10th, while the opposition, led by María Corina Machado, continues its efforts to challenge his authority.
Maduro's Contested Reelection Deepens Venezuelan Crisis
Despite international condemnation of a disputed election, Nicolás Maduro began a new term as Venezuelan president on January 10th, while the opposition, led by María Corina Machado, continues its efforts to challenge his authority.
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44% Bias Score
Latin America's Cédula: A Necessary Evil or Systemic Issue?
Latin American countries' widespread practice of requiring citizens to present their national identity card, or cédula, for various transactions, contrasts with practices in other regions and raises concerns about privacy and potential exclusion of marginalized groups and foreigners.
Latin America's Cédula: A Necessary Evil or Systemic Issue?
Latin American countries' widespread practice of requiring citizens to present their national identity card, or cédula, for various transactions, contrasts with practices in other regions and raises concerns about privacy and potential exclusion of marginalized groups and foreigners.
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52% Bias Score
Latin America's Democratic Decline: Venezuela's Fraud and El Salvador's State of Exception
Human Rights Watch's 2024 report details Venezuela's fraudulent elections leading to widespread human rights abuses and El Salvador's prolonged state of exception as the most concerning issues, impacting thousands and undermining democratic institutions across Latin America.
Latin America's Democratic Decline: Venezuela's Fraud and El Salvador's State of Exception
Human Rights Watch's 2024 report details Venezuela's fraudulent elections leading to widespread human rights abuses and El Salvador's prolonged state of exception as the most concerning issues, impacting thousands and undermining democratic institutions across Latin America.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Mexico Unveils "Plan México" to Boost Economy, Counter US Tariffs
President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Plan México" aims to transform Mexico's economy by 2030, creating 1.5 million jobs, increasing investment to 28% of GDP, and becoming the world's tenth-largest economy, thereby countering potential US tariffs with domestic growth and reduced reliance on imports.
Mexico Unveils "Plan México" to Boost Economy, Counter US Tariffs
President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Plan México" aims to transform Mexico's economy by 2030, creating 1.5 million jobs, increasing investment to 28% of GDP, and becoming the world's tenth-largest economy, thereby countering potential US tariffs with domestic growth and reduced reliance on imports.
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40% 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
Mexico Launches Plan to Reform Upper Secondary Education
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled a plan to revamp the country's upper secondary education system by 2025, aiming to increase enrollment to 85% by creating 200,000 new high school spaces, unifying 31 existing systems into two, and improving teacher working conditions, all while addressing...
Mexico Launches Plan to Reform Upper Secondary Education
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled a plan to revamp the country's upper secondary education system by 2025, aiming to increase enrollment to 85% by creating 200,000 new high school spaces, unifying 31 existing systems into two, and improving teacher working conditions, all while addressing...
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52% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.
Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.
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60% Bias Score
Molotov Cocktail Attack on Venezuelan Consulate in Lisbon
The Venezuelan consulate in Lisbon was attacked with a Molotov cocktail on Saturday night, resulting in material damage but no injuries; the incident follows Maduro's contested reelection and increasing international isolation.
Molotov Cocktail Attack on Venezuelan Consulate in Lisbon
The Venezuelan consulate in Lisbon was attacked with a Molotov cocktail on Saturday night, resulting in material damage but no injuries; the incident follows Maduro's contested reelection and increasing international isolation.
Progress
52% Bias Score