Maduro Announces Constitutional Reform Amidst Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a constitutional reform to "consolidate popular sovereignty" less than a month before his January 10th inauguration, amidst a political crisis and opposition accusations of electoral fraud in the July 28th presidential elections, prompting concerns about...
Maduro Announces Constitutional Reform Amidst Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a constitutional reform to "consolidate popular sovereignty" less than a month before his January 10th inauguration, amidst a political crisis and opposition accusations of electoral fraud in the July 28th presidential elections, prompting concerns about...
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48% Bias Score
Spain Grants Asylum to Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Spain granted political asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia on September 8th, ensuring him travel documents and protection from international arrest warrants outside Venezuela, while he plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th for the presidential inauguration.
Spain Grants Asylum to Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Spain granted political asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia on September 8th, ensuring him travel documents and protection from international arrest warrants outside Venezuela, while he plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th for the presidential inauguration.
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36% Bias Score
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
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36% Bias Score
Sakharov Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Amidst Electoral Fraud Claims
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, who were denied their presidential victory by Nicolás Maduro's regime following the July 28th elections, prompting widespread protests and vio...
Sakharov Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Amidst Electoral Fraud Claims
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, who were denied their presidential victory by Nicolás Maduro's regime following the July 28th elections, prompting widespread protests and vio...
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52% Bias Score
Venezuela Conditions Safe Passage of Machado's Aides
The Venezuelan government demanded the release of a government associate in Argentina and safe passage for Jorge Glas in Ecuador in exchange for safe passage for six aides of opposition leader María Corina Machado, who have been sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas for nine months under in...
Venezuela Conditions Safe Passage of Machado's Aides
The Venezuelan government demanded the release of a government associate in Argentina and safe passage for Jorge Glas in Ecuador in exchange for safe passage for six aides of opposition leader María Corina Machado, who have been sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas for nine months under in...
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56% Bias Score
Chilean Border Town Overwhelmed by Migrant Influx
In 2021, Colchane, Chile, a small town on the Bolivian border, faced a massive influx of immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, and other countries due to instability in their homelands and weak border controls, overwhelming the town's infrastructure and leading to social tensions.
Chilean Border Town Overwhelmed by Migrant Influx
In 2021, Colchane, Chile, a small town on the Bolivian border, faced a massive influx of immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, and other countries due to instability in their homelands and weak border controls, overwhelming the town's infrastructure and leading to social tensions.
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48% Bias Score
EU Sanctions 15 More Venezuelan Officials Amidst Electoral Dispute
The European Union sanctioned 15 more Venezuelan officials on December 30th, 2023, bringing the total to 70, in response to the July 28th election where Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo González's alleged victory; sanctions take effect January 10th.
EU Sanctions 15 More Venezuelan Officials Amidst Electoral Dispute
The European Union sanctioned 15 more Venezuelan officials on December 30th, 2023, bringing the total to 70, in response to the July 28th election where Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo González's alleged victory; sanctions take effect January 10th.
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60% Bias Score
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
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56% Bias Score
ICE Deportations Surge to Near Trump-Era Levels Amidst Resource Constraints and Record Non-Detained Docket
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries, a significant increase from previous years, despite resource constraints due to the migrant crisis; this included 237 known or suspected terrorists, however only 47,000 were arrested in the interior, and 7.7 million illeg...
ICE Deportations Surge to Near Trump-Era Levels Amidst Resource Constraints and Record Non-Detained Docket
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries, a significant increase from previous years, despite resource constraints due to the migrant crisis; this included 237 known or suspected terrorists, however only 47,000 were arrested in the interior, and 7.7 million illeg...
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64% Bias Score
Venezuelan Gang Terrorizes Aurora Apartment Complex
A Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, held a couple hostage and tortured them at the Edge of Lowry apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday; 15 suspects are in custody, but no charges have been filed; this is one of three apartment complexes in Aurora controlled by the gang.
Venezuelan Gang Terrorizes Aurora Apartment Complex
A Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, held a couple hostage and tortured them at the Edge of Lowry apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday; 15 suspects are in custody, but no charges have been filed; this is one of three apartment complexes in Aurora controlled by the gang.
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68% Bias Score
Five Jailed for Covering Up Venezuelan Rapper's Murder
A forensic expert, three police officers, and a music impresario were jailed for 15-20 years for covering up the 2015 murder of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero, who was drugged and stabbed by his manager, Natalia Améstica, and her brother, who received 25-year sentences in February. The cover-up involv...
Five Jailed for Covering Up Venezuelan Rapper's Murder
A forensic expert, three police officers, and a music impresario were jailed for 15-20 years for covering up the 2015 murder of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero, who was drugged and stabbed by his manager, Natalia Améstica, and her brother, who received 25-year sentences in February. The cover-up involv...
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44% Bias Score
Aurora Home Invasion Leads to 19 Arrests, Renews Debate on Immigration
Nineteen suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang were arrested in Aurora, Colorado, following a brutal home invasion that left two residents hospitalized, sparking renewed outrage from City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky who blames the Biden administration's immigration policies.
Aurora Home Invasion Leads to 19 Arrests, Renews Debate on Immigration
Nineteen suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang were arrested in Aurora, Colorado, following a brutal home invasion that left two residents hospitalized, sparking renewed outrage from City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky who blames the Biden administration's immigration policies.
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68% Bias Score