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Chile Updates Poverty Measurement to Reflect Broader Socioeconomic Realities
Chile's income poverty rate has fallen from 38.6% in 1990 to 6.5% in 2022, yet a proposed update to poverty measurement acknowledges that income alone doesn't reflect the reality of many households, who experience significant vulnerabilities and perceive poverty as a constant threat.
Chile Updates Poverty Measurement to Reflect Broader Socioeconomic Realities
Chile's income poverty rate has fallen from 38.6% in 1990 to 6.5% in 2022, yet a proposed update to poverty measurement acknowledges that income alone doesn't reflect the reality of many households, who experience significant vulnerabilities and perceive poverty as a constant threat.
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20% Bias Score
Cuban Minister Resigns After Denying Begging Amidst Economic Crisis
Cuban Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera resigned Tuesday after sparking outrage for denying the existence of beggars in Cuba, citing an economic crisis that has reduced pensions to about $5 USD monthly, leading to increased poverty and visible begging.
Cuban Minister Resigns After Denying Begging Amidst Economic Crisis
Cuban Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera resigned Tuesday after sparking outrage for denying the existence of beggars in Cuba, citing an economic crisis that has reduced pensions to about $5 USD monthly, leading to increased poverty and visible begging.
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36% Bias Score
Morocco's Child Labor Decline: Progress and Persistent Challenges
A targeted government approach in Morocco has reduced child labor by 59.1 percent since 2017, leaving 101,000 children aged 7-17 still working, with 84.6 percent being boys, primarily in rural areas, despite NGO and government efforts to combat poverty and improve enforcement.
Morocco's Child Labor Decline: Progress and Persistent Challenges
A targeted government approach in Morocco has reduced child labor by 59.1 percent since 2017, leaving 101,000 children aged 7-17 still working, with 84.6 percent being boys, primarily in rural areas, despite NGO and government efforts to combat poverty and improve enforcement.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's 2025 Minimum Wage: 22,440 Rubles, 35,000 Ruble Target by 2030
Russia's 2025 minimum wage is set at 22,440 rubles per month before tax, affecting 3-4 million workers and impacting social benefits; the government aims for a 35,000 ruble minimum wage by 2030, but inflation and its effects on small businesses pose challenges.
Russia's 2025 Minimum Wage: 22,440 Rubles, 35,000 Ruble Target by 2030
Russia's 2025 minimum wage is set at 22,440 rubles per month before tax, affecting 3-4 million workers and impacting social benefits; the government aims for a 35,000 ruble minimum wage by 2030, but inflation and its effects on small businesses pose challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Extreme Wealth Inequality in Africa: Oxfam Report Reveals Systemic Failures
Oxfam reports that Africa's four richest individuals hold \$57.4 billion, exceeding the wealth of 750 million Africans; the richest 5% control nearly \$4 trillion, highlighting systemic inequalities exacerbated by inefficient tax systems and illicit financial flows.
Extreme Wealth Inequality in Africa: Oxfam Report Reveals Systemic Failures
Oxfam reports that Africa's four richest individuals hold \$57.4 billion, exceeding the wealth of 750 million Africans; the richest 5% control nearly \$4 trillion, highlighting systemic inequalities exacerbated by inefficient tax systems and illicit financial flows.
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60% Bias Score
Chile to Reassess Poverty Measurement, Potentially Tripling Official Rate
Chile's government is evaluating a new poverty measurement methodology that could increase the official poverty rate threefold to 22.3%, incorporating factors like housing affordability, digital connectivity, and quality of education to provide a more realistic view of poverty.
Chile to Reassess Poverty Measurement, Potentially Tripling Official Rate
Chile's government is evaluating a new poverty measurement methodology that could increase the official poverty rate threefold to 22.3%, incorporating factors like housing affordability, digital connectivity, and quality of education to provide a more realistic view of poverty.
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48% Bias Score
EU Poverty Remains High Despite Slight Decrease
Over 20% of the EU population faced poverty or social exclusion in 2024, despite a slight decrease; Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece had the highest rates (above 25%), while the Netherlands, Cyprus, and Slovenia showed the lowest rates, highlighting significant disparities across member states.
EU Poverty Remains High Despite Slight Decrease
Over 20% of the EU population faced poverty or social exclusion in 2024, despite a slight decrease; Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece had the highest rates (above 25%), while the Netherlands, Cyprus, and Slovenia showed the lowest rates, highlighting significant disparities across member states.
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36% Bias Score
Chile's Poverty Rate Soars to 22.3% With New Measurement Methodology
A new methodology for measuring poverty in Chile, applied to 2022 CASEN survey data, reveals a significant increase from 6.5% to 22.3%, highlighting previously hidden deprivations and prompting a reevaluation of social policies.
Chile's Poverty Rate Soars to 22.3% With New Measurement Methodology
A new methodology for measuring poverty in Chile, applied to 2022 CASEN survey data, reveals a significant increase from 6.5% to 22.3%, highlighting previously hidden deprivations and prompting a reevaluation of social policies.
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40% Bias Score
UK's Aid Cuts Undermine Global Cooperation
The UK's £6 billion cut to its international aid budget, coupled with reduced development spending from other nations and the dismantling of USAID, has left many lower-income countries struggling with debt and unable to invest in essential services, while the UK increases military spending and arms ...
UK's Aid Cuts Undermine Global Cooperation
The UK's £6 billion cut to its international aid budget, coupled with reduced development spending from other nations and the dismantling of USAID, has left many lower-income countries struggling with debt and unable to invest in essential services, while the UK increases military spending and arms ...
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40% Bias Score
Chile Postpones Poverty Data Release Amidst Methodological Review
The Chilean government delayed the release of the 2024 Casen poverty survey until January 2026 to review recommendations that could increase the official poverty rate from 6.5% to 22.3%, impacting the upcoming presidential elections.
Chile Postpones Poverty Data Release Amidst Methodological Review
The Chilean government delayed the release of the 2024 Casen poverty survey until January 2026 to review recommendations that could increase the official poverty rate from 6.5% to 22.3%, impacting the upcoming presidential elections.
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44% Bias Score
Liberian Kush Crisis Pushes Women into Drug Trafficking
In Liberia, Evelyn, a 42-year-old mother of four, sells kush to survive due to poverty and lack of opportunities, highlighting the systemic issues driving women into drug trafficking amid a declared health emergency.
Liberian Kush Crisis Pushes Women into Drug Trafficking
In Liberia, Evelyn, a 42-year-old mother of four, sells kush to survive due to poverty and lack of opportunities, highlighting the systemic issues driving women into drug trafficking amid a declared health emergency.
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40% Bias Score
Extreme Wealth Inequality in Africa: Oxfam Report Highlights Stark Disparities
Oxfam reports that Africa's four wealthiest individuals hold $57.4 billion, surpassing the wealth of half the continent's population; the top 5% control over $4 trillion, twice that of the rest; and ineffective tax systems exacerbate inequality.
Extreme Wealth Inequality in Africa: Oxfam Report Highlights Stark Disparities
Oxfam reports that Africa's four wealthiest individuals hold $57.4 billion, surpassing the wealth of half the continent's population; the top 5% control over $4 trillion, twice that of the rest; and ineffective tax systems exacerbate inequality.
Progress
44% Bias Score
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