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USAID Closure: Global Impact of Halted Humanitarian Aid
The Trump administration's closure of USAID, the world's largest provider of foreign assistance, has cut funding for vital programs in Africa, Latin America, and Ukraine, impacting millions and raising concerns about global stability.
USAID Closure: Global Impact of Halted Humanitarian Aid
The Trump administration's closure of USAID, the world's largest provider of foreign assistance, has cut funding for vital programs in Africa, Latin America, and Ukraine, impacting millions and raising concerns about global stability.
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56% Bias Score
Latin America's Inadequate Disaster Investment Fuels Climate Vulnerability
A new UN report reveals that Latin America and the Caribbean, the second most disaster-prone region globally, invests only 0.1%–2.5% of its GDP in disaster risk reduction, despite annual infrastructure losses of $58 billion and 190 million people affected by disasters between 2000 and 2022; most fun...
Latin America's Inadequate Disaster Investment Fuels Climate Vulnerability
A new UN report reveals that Latin America and the Caribbean, the second most disaster-prone region globally, invests only 0.1%–2.5% of its GDP in disaster risk reduction, despite annual infrastructure losses of $58 billion and 190 million people affected by disasters between 2000 and 2022; most fun...
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28% Bias Score
Spain to Host 2026 Ibero-American Summit in Madrid
Spain will host the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid in 2026, aiming to revitalize the event after declining attendance in recent years; the summit will be held in the last quarter of the year.
Spain to Host 2026 Ibero-American Summit in Madrid
Spain will host the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid in 2026, aiming to revitalize the event after declining attendance in recent years; the summit will be held in the last quarter of the year.
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40% Bias Score
Panama Ends Participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) following pressure from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited the country this week. This decision, which could result in an audit of port concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company, is viewed as ...
Panama Ends Participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) following pressure from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited the country this week. This decision, which could result in an audit of port concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company, is viewed as ...
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56% Bias Score
US Demands Panama Curb Chinese Influence Over Canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Panama to curb Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, citing concerns about neutrality obligations in existing treaties, prompting a review of port control and potential US company involvement, while protests erupted in Panama City against US claims on the c...
US Demands Panama Curb Chinese Influence Over Canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Panama to curb Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, citing concerns about neutrality obligations in existing treaties, prompting a review of port control and potential US company involvement, while protests erupted in Panama City against US claims on the c...
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Raises Concerns Over China's Influence on Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to discuss concerns over China's influence on the Panama Canal, leading Mulino to announce Panama's intent to end its involvement with China's Belt and Road Initiative; the U.S. has threatened unspecified measures to prote...
U.S. Raises Concerns Over China's Influence on Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to discuss concerns over China's influence on the Panama Canal, leading Mulino to announce Panama's intent to end its involvement with China's Belt and Road Initiative; the U.S. has threatened unspecified measures to prote...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Secures Border Security Wins Using Tariff Threats
President Trump secured new border security agreements with Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and El Salvador, using tariff threats and diplomacy; these agreements include increased border enforcement, troop deployments, and the acceptance of deported nationals, leading to a pause on planned tari...
Trump Secures Border Security Wins Using Tariff Threats
President Trump secured new border security agreements with Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and El Salvador, using tariff threats and diplomacy; these agreements include increased border enforcement, troop deployments, and the acceptance of deported nationals, leading to a pause on planned tari...
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56% Bias Score
USAID's Limited Latin American Aid in 2023
In 2023, USAID channeled $1.7 billion to Latin America, a relatively small portion of its global $42 billion budget, with Colombia, Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Honduras receiving the most funding for humanitarian aid, economic development, and democratic initiatives.
USAID's Limited Latin American Aid in 2023
In 2023, USAID channeled $1.7 billion to Latin America, a relatively small portion of its global $42 billion budget, with Colombia, Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Honduras receiving the most funding for humanitarian aid, economic development, and democratic initiatives.
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24% Bias Score
Rubio Takes Control of USAID Amidst Accusations of Insubordination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID of insubordination, taking over as acting director to restructure the agency and align its activities with U.S. national interests, sparking opposition from the American Foreign Service Association and raising concerns about potential impact on U.S. forei...
Rubio Takes Control of USAID Amidst Accusations of Insubordination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID of insubordination, taking over as acting director to restructure the agency and align its activities with U.S. national interests, sparking opposition from the American Foreign Service Association and raising concerns about potential impact on U.S. forei...
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56% Bias Score
US Raises Concerns About China's Influence Over Panama Canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's February 2nd visit to Panama addressed President Trump's concerns about China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, prompting discussions and protests, with the US citing treaty violations and potential threats to US maritime trade.
US Raises Concerns About China's Influence Over Panama Canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's February 2nd visit to Panama addressed President Trump's concerns about China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, prompting discussions and protests, with the US citing treaty violations and potential threats to US maritime trade.
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52% Bias Score
US Threatens Panama over Panama Canal Operations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened Panama with unspecified actions unless operational changes are made to the Panama Canal, citing concerns about "Chinese control" of the canal's ports, prompting protests in Panama City and discussions about a bilateral technical group to assess US concern...
US Threatens Panama over Panama Canal Operations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened Panama with unspecified actions unless operational changes are made to the Panama Canal, citing concerns about "Chinese control" of the canal's ports, prompting protests in Panama City and discussions about a bilateral technical group to assess US concern...
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56% Bias Score
China-LAC Trade Booms on Free Trade Agreements
China's trade with Latin America and the Caribbean has surged due to a network of free trade agreements, resulting in significant bilateral trade growth and increased product diversification, with China becoming the region's second-largest trading partner.
China-LAC Trade Booms on Free Trade Agreements
China's trade with Latin America and the Caribbean has surged due to a network of free trade agreements, resulting in significant bilateral trade growth and increased product diversification, with China becoming the region's second-largest trading partner.
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52% Bias Score
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