The dengue virus has spread further in Argentina, leading to a shortage of mosquito repellent. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for the outbreak and multiple factors including El Niño ocean warming effect and climate change have contributed to its increase. Despite government intervention in import restrictions on foreign-made mosquito repellents, local labs are producing at an insufficient rate to meet demand. The shortage has led to surging prices online, with some products being sold for as much as 10 times the retail value. This crisis is a result of both natural and man-made factors and highlights the importance of addressing climate change in order to prevent future outbreaks.
Dengue Virus Spreads in Argentina, Mosquito Repellent Shortage Leaves Consumers Vulnerable to High Prices
Buenos Aires, Argentina LuxembourgAedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for the outbreak
Dengue virus has spread in Argentina
El Niño ocean warming effect and climate change have contributed to its increase
Local labs are producing at an insufficient rate to meet demand due to government intervention on import restrictions on foreign-made mosquito repellents
Surging prices online with some products being sold for as much as 10 times the retail value
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Dengue fever outbreak leads to shortage of a must-have item
The Independent Isabel Debre Friday, 05 April 2024 17:30Unique Points
- Dengue fever outbreak in Argentina
- Shortage of mosquito repellent due to hoarding and surging prices
- Aedes aegypti mosquito has widened its range in Argentina, leading to an increase in dengue cases
- Multiple factors including El Niño ocean warming effect, climate change and recent drenching rains that flooded Buenos Aires have contributed to the increase in dengue cases
Accuracy
- Government intervention to boost supply by lifting import restrictions on foreign-made mosquito repellents and increasing production at local labs
Deception (80%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that there isn't enough mosquito repellent but then goes on to say that the government has lifted import restrictions and ramped up production at local labs. This contradicts the initial statement and suggests that there was never a shortage of mosquito repellent in the first place. Secondly, it quotes an expert who states that dengue is endemic in countries like Brazil and Colombia but then goes on to say that the worsening outbreak in Argentina means the Aedes aegypti mosquito has widened its range. This contradicts what we know about dengue being endemic in certain regions and suggests that it's spreading beyond those areas. Lastly, it quotes an expert who states that recent drenching rains have created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes but then goes on to say that less cold winters are favorable for adult mosquitoes. This contradicts what we know about the temperature affecting mosquito populations and suggests that other factors may be at play.- The article states there isn't enough mosquito repellent but then goes on to say that the government has lifted import restrictions and ramped up production at local labs. This contradicts the initial statement.
- The article quotes an expert who states dengue is endemic in countries like Brazil and Colombia but then goes on to say that the worsening outbreak in Argentina means the Aedes aegypti mosquito has widened its range. This contradicts what we know about dengue being endemic in certain regions.
- The article quotes an expert who states recent drenching rains have created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes but then goes on to say that less cold winters are favorable for adult mosquitoes. This contradicts what we know about the temperature affecting mosquito populations.
Fallacies (80%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Health Minister Mario Russo without providing any evidence or context for his claims. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the situation as a 'national news' and using phrases like 'sky-high inflation', 'near-daily protests', and 'worrisome'. Additionally, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction when the article describes dengue fever as being endemic in countries like Brazil and Colombia but also warns that it has widened its range. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the situation as a 'national news' and using phrases like 'sky-high inflation', 'near-daily protests', and 'worrisome'. Additionally, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction when the article describes dengue fever as being endemic in countries like Brazil and Colombia but also warns that it has widened its range.- The country’s latest crisis: There isn’t enough mosquito repellent.
- Rampant hoarding and surging prices have stoked desperation. In one widely shared video from a market in the town of El Talar outside the capital Thursday, shoppers are seen descending on an employee opening new boxes of bug spray, snatching up stock before he could place a single bottle on a shelf.
- When asked how Argentines should protect themselves in the meantime, he offered a warning that was instantly mocked on social media: “Be careful with shorts,"
Bias (85%)
The article is biased towards the shortage of mosquito repellent in Argentina. The author uses sensationalist language such as 'rampant hoarding and surging prices have stoked desperation' to create a sense of urgency for readers. Additionally, the author quotes people who are upset about not being able to find mosquito repellent, which further reinforces the idea that there is a shortage. The article also mentions political opponents using the crisis as an opportunity to criticize the government's policies, but this does not add any bias towards one side or another.- All we have is this,” she said, raising her swatting hand.
- Rampant hoarding and surging prices have stoked desperation.
- The country’s latest crisis: There isn’t enough mosquito repellent.
- The dengue problem has been exacerbated by the nationwide run on repellant.
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Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests
The Associated Press News Wednesday, 03 April 2024 20:12Unique Points
- President Javier Milei has cut 15,000 state jobs as part of an aggressive campaign to slash spending
- The reduction in social programs has hiked inflation making it even harder for struggling Argentines to make ends meet
- Dengue virus is endemic in countries like Brazil and Colombia but the worsening outbreak in Argentina means it has spread further
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No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
Deception (80%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that President Milei's job cuts are part of a plan to reduce state expenses and improve efficiency. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. In fact, it appears that these cuts were made solely for political reasons rather than being based on an objective analysis of government spending or efficiency concerns.- The author claims that President Milei's job cuts are part of a plan to reduce state expenses and improve efficiency. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
Fallacies (85%)
The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the president's spokesperson as a source for information about the job cuts and their reasons. This is problematic because it assumes that the president's spokesperson is an expert on economic matters and does not provide any evidence or data to support his claims. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used by protesters, such as- The dismissal of workers was described as a drag on taxpayers.
- <https://apnews.com/article/milei-economy-union-protests-strike-jobs-state>
Bias (85%)
The author demonstrates bias by selectively quoting and paraphrasing statements made by the president's opponents while ignoring or downplaying similar statements made by the president. The author also uses language that depicts the protesters as extreme or unreasonable.- `Despite the rain, crowds wearing the green T-shirts of the country’s biggest union... swelled outside national ministries. In some cases, scuffles erupted as police struggled to evict protesters from government buildings.`
- `Hundreds of defiant employees... stormed their workplaces in Buenos Aires and nearby cities on Wednesday, beating drums, decrying their dismissal as unjust and demanding their reinstatement.`
- `Mercedes Cabezas, a secretary-general of ATE, told The Associated Press outside the Ministry of Labor as protesters pumped their fists and chanted around her.`
- `Workers at ministries that Mileli has vowed to close... received the latest layoff notices.`
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Desperate to dodge dengue, Argentines run out of repellent | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima
Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima Friday, 05 April 2024 19:45Unique Points
- , The country has seen an increase in deaths compared to the same period last year, with 129 deaths so far this year.
- Dengue can provoke hemorrhagic fever and death in severe cases.
- The Aedes aegypti mosquito has widened its range in Argentina, leading to an increase in dengue cases.
Accuracy
- The country has seen an increase in deaths compared to the same period last year, with 129 deaths so far this year.
Deception (30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Argentines are running out of insect repellent due to shortages caused by dengue outbreaks and economic crisis. However, it does not mention anything about a muggy summer or El Nino climate phenomenon which have intensified these issues.- The article mentions the country's strict importation controls but fails to provide any information on why they are in place.
Fallacies (70%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses anecdotes to illustrate the severity of the dengue outbreak in Argentina and how people are resorting to homemade solutions due to shortages. These anecdotes include stories about individuals who have been hospitalized with dengue, as well as a viral video showing a man using a mixture of water and local shampoo brand Plusbelle to repel mosquitoes. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the situation in Argentina as- The country is one of the worst hit by an outbreak of dengue sweeping Latin America and the Caribbean
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Bias (75%)
The article reports on the shortage of mosquito repellent in Argentina due to an outbreak of dengue. The author mentions that some businesses have opened dedicated WhatsApp channels and impose rations on customers. They also mention a viral video where a man uses homemade concoctions to repel mosquitoes, which is not recommended by health professionals. This shows the desperation of people in Argentina to find solutions for dengue, but it also highlights the lack of availability and affordability of mosquito repellent.- Insect repellent has become a hot commodity in Argentina
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- Some businesses have opened dedicated WhatsApp channels to tell clients when they get some in. Others impose rations of three products per person.
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Dengue fever outbreak in Argentina leads to shortage of a must-have item: mosquito repellent
The Associated Press News Friday, 05 April 2024 16:31Unique Points
- Dengue fever outbreak in Argentina
- Shortage of mosquito repellent
- Aedes aegypti mosquito has widened its range and is responsible for dengue outbreak in Argentina
- Over 180,500 dengue cases this season with 129 deaths, six times higher than last season's count which was already the worst on record.
- Multiple factors including El Niño ocean warming effect and climate change have contributed to the dengue surge in Argentina
- Public health worker fumigates as part of a campaign against dengue-promoting mosquitoes
Accuracy
- Selling out in virtually all Buenos Aires stores and going for exorbitant prices online, with some cases as much as 10 times the retail value.
- Rampant hoarding and surging prices have stoked desperation.
- Government intervention to boost supply by lifting import restrictions on foreign-made mosquito repellents
- Health Minister Mario Russo announced they would ramp up production at local labs
- Dengue virus has exploded across Latin America over the past muggy weeks of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Political opponents of Libertarian President Javier Milei's government have used the repellent crisis to criticize their push for deregulation and price controls.
- Pharmacists across Buenos Aires put signs on their doors telling customers not to bother with finding mosquito repellent
- Online Buenos Aires forum on Reddit is now preoccupied with where to procure scarce repellant, with some seekers willing to pay dearly for it.
Deception (100%)
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Fallacies (100%)
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Bias (80%)
The article is biased towards the shortage of mosquito repellent in Argentina. The author uses sensationalist language such as 'hot-ticket item' and 'nationwide run on repellant'. They also use quotes from people who are desperate for mosquito repellent, which further emphasizes the scarcity of it. Additionally, the article mentions that political opponents have used this crisis to criticize the government's push to deregulate the economy and scrap price controls. This is a clear example of ideological bias.- The author uses sensationalist language such as 'hot-ticket item'
- They also use quotes from people who are desperate for mosquito repellent
- This is a clear example of ideological bias.
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The article discusses the shortage of mosquito repellent in Argentina due to a dengue fever outbreak. The author is Ana Infante who has written articles on health topics before and may have financial ties or personal relationships with pharmaceutical companies that produce mosquito repellents.- Ana Infante is mentioned as the author and has written articles on health topics before, which could indicate she may have financial ties or personal relationships with pharmaceutical companies that produce mosquito repellents.
- The article mentions the shortage of mosquito repellent in Argentina due to a dengue fever outbreak. This could be an example of a conflict of interest if Ana Infante has financial ties or personal relationships with pharmaceutical companies that produce mosquito repellents.
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