US Investigates Nicaragua's Human Rights Record, Threatening CAFTA-DR Suspension
The Biden administration initiated a Section 301 investigation into Nicaragua's human rights and labor practices, potentially leading to Nicaragua's suspension from the CAFTA-DR trade agreement due to credible reports of widespread abuses by the Ortega-Murillo regime.
US Investigates Nicaragua's Human Rights Record, Threatening CAFTA-DR Suspension
The Biden administration initiated a Section 301 investigation into Nicaragua's human rights and labor practices, potentially leading to Nicaragua's suspension from the CAFTA-DR trade agreement due to credible reports of widespread abuses by the Ortega-Murillo regime.
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40% Bias Score
US Opens Investigation into Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Potentially Impacting Trade
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under President Daniel Ortega, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement and following reports of politically motivated arrests and forced labor.
US Opens Investigation into Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Potentially Impacting Trade
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under President Daniel Ortega, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement and following reports of politically motivated arrests and forced labor.
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40% Bias Score
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
US Investigates Nicaraguan Human Rights Abuses, Trade Deal at Risk
The Biden administration initiated a year-long investigation into Nicaraguan labor and human rights abuses under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, prompted by reports of politically motivated arrests, forced labor, and human trafficking, potentially impacting the US-Nicaragua free trade agreement a...
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48% Bias Score
US Extends Nicaragua Threat Declaration
The White House extended its declaration of Nicaragua as a threat to US national security, citing the government's human rights abuses and undermining of democracy.
US Extends Nicaragua Threat Declaration
The White House extended its declaration of Nicaragua as a threat to US national security, citing the government's human rights abuses and undermining of democracy.
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40% Bias Score
Tropical Storm Sara Threatens Central America
Tropical Storm Sara is intensifying and headed towards Central America, threatening catastrophic flooding and mudslides. While initially posing a threat to the US Gulf Coast, current predictions suggest it will weaken before reaching the region.
Tropical Storm Sara Threatens Central America
Tropical Storm Sara is intensifying and headed towards Central America, threatening catastrophic flooding and mudslides. While initially posing a threat to the US Gulf Coast, current predictions suggest it will weaken before reaching the region.
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44% Bias Score
Nicaragua Expels Bishop
Nicaraguan Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez expelled to Guatemala after criticizing government actions that disrupted religious services.
Nicaragua Expels Bishop
Nicaraguan Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez expelled to Guatemala after criticizing government actions that disrupted religious services.
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0% Bias Score
Nicaragua: 229 Torture Cases Documented Since 2018 Protests
A Nicaraguan NGO documented 229 cases of torture against people detained since the 2018 protests, using over 40 methods; the government has also stripped approximately 450 exiled citizens of their nationality since February 2023.
Nicaragua: 229 Torture Cases Documented Since 2018 Protests
A Nicaraguan NGO documented 229 cases of torture against people detained since the 2018 protests, using over 40 methods; the government has also stripped approximately 450 exiled citizens of their nationality since February 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Al Asad Granted Asylum in Russia
Bashar Al Asad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia, prompting varied reactions, with the US stating it will not intervene; this development significantly alters the Syrian conflict's geopolitical landscape and potentially impacts regional stability.
Al Asad Granted Asylum in Russia
Bashar Al Asad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia, prompting varied reactions, with the US stating it will not intervene; this development significantly alters the Syrian conflict's geopolitical landscape and potentially impacts regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
Nicaragua's Constitutional Reform Consolidates Authoritarian Rule
Nicaragua's constitutional reform, passed on November 22nd, eliminates the separation of powers, centralizes authority under a "co-presidency" of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and is condemned by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights as a setback for democracy.
Nicaragua's Constitutional Reform Consolidates Authoritarian Rule
Nicaragua's constitutional reform, passed on November 22nd, eliminates the separation of powers, centralizes authority under a "co-presidency" of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and is condemned by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights as a setback for democracy.
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64% Bias Score
Nicaragua: Ortega strengthens grip on power amid international criticism
Nicaragua's legislature approves constitutional amendments enhancing President Ortega's power, drawing condemnation from international observers and human rights groups.
Nicaragua: Ortega strengthens grip on power amid international criticism
Nicaragua's legislature approves constitutional amendments enhancing President Ortega's power, drawing condemnation from international observers and human rights groups.
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40% Bias Score
Nicaragua Expels Bishop Herrera
Nicaraguan Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez expelled to Guatemala after criticizing the Ortega government.
Nicaragua Expels Bishop Herrera
Nicaraguan Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez expelled to Guatemala after criticizing the Ortega government.
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