Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Tariff Threat Against Mexico: A Shift in Diplomatic Strategy
In 2019, Donald Trump threatened Mexico with escalating tariffs to curb illegal immigration, leading to a security agreement. In 2023, a similar threat from the then-president-elect prompted a more assertive response from Mexico City's mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trump's Renewed Tariff Threat Against Mexico: A Shift in Diplomatic Strategy
In 2019, Donald Trump threatened Mexico with escalating tariffs to curb illegal immigration, leading to a security agreement. In 2023, a similar threat from the then-president-elect prompted a more assertive response from Mexico City's mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum.
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36% Bias Score
CJNG Cartel Member Arrested in US After Faking Death
A high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who allegedly faked his death, was arrested in California and faces federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges.
CJNG Cartel Member Arrested in US After Faking Death
A high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who allegedly faked his death, was arrested in California and faces federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges.
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36% Bias Score
Sheinbaum's Budget: Increased Spending, Significant Cuts
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's proposed 2025 budget prioritizes social programs and infrastructure but reduces funding for key sectors, sparking debate.
Sheinbaum's Budget: Increased Spending, Significant Cuts
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's proposed 2025 budget prioritizes social programs and infrastructure but reduces funding for key sectors, sparking debate.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico's Reform Threatens Transparency
Mexico's proposed reform to eliminate seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, sparks debate over transparency and democratic accountability.
Mexico's Reform Threatens Transparency
Mexico's proposed reform to eliminate seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, sparks debate over transparency and democratic accountability.
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40% Bias Score
Ibero-CNN Academy Simulation Program
A collaborative journalism simulation program between CNN Academy and Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City provided immersive training to 95 participants from 8 countries.
Ibero-CNN Academy Simulation Program
A collaborative journalism simulation program between CNN Academy and Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City provided immersive training to 95 participants from 8 countries.
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8% Bias Score
Trump Claims Victory on Migration, Despite Mexico's Open Border Stance
President-elect Donald Trump declared a victory in curbing illegal migration through Mexico following a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, despite Sheinbaum stating that Mexico maintains an open border and independently manages migration.
Trump Claims Victory on Migration, Despite Mexico's Open Border Stance
President-elect Donald Trump declared a victory in curbing illegal migration through Mexico following a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, despite Sheinbaum stating that Mexico maintains an open border and independently manages migration.
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56% Bias Score
USMCA Future Uncertain Amidst Chinese Investment Concerns
Concerns over a potential Chinese auto plant in Mexico are fueling discussions on the future of the USMCA trade agreement, leading to tensions between Canada, Mexico, and the US.
USMCA Future Uncertain Amidst Chinese Investment Concerns
Concerns over a potential Chinese auto plant in Mexico are fueling discussions on the future of the USMCA trade agreement, leading to tensions between Canada, Mexico, and the US.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Transparency Institute, Sparking Controversy
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, sparking concerns about transparency and accountability.
Mexico Eliminates Transparency Institute, Sparking Controversy
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, sparking concerns about transparency and accountability.
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44% Bias Score
US Sanctions CJNG Allies
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned nine members of the Bonques Brothers, a key ally of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), freezing their assets and limiting access to the international financial system in an effort to combat drug trafficking.
US Sanctions CJNG Allies
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned nine members of the Bonques Brothers, a key ally of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), freezing their assets and limiting access to the international financial system in an effort to combat drug trafficking.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Seeks Information on Zambada Arrest from US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum requested information from US President Joe Biden regarding the arrest of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Mexico Seeks Information on Zambada Arrest from US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum requested information from US President Joe Biden regarding the arrest of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Seeks Stronger Ties with Mexico Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Germany seeks closer ties with Mexico, aiming to finalize the EU-Mercosur free trade deal amidst geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about the US elections.
Germany Seeks Stronger Ties with Mexico Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Germany seeks closer ties with Mexico, aiming to finalize the EU-Mercosur free trade deal amidst geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about the US elections.
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40% Bias Score