Global Elections 2024: A Year of Significant Outcomes - Bangladesh, Taiwan, El Salvador, Pakistan, Indonesia, and South Africa

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Bangladesh held its parliamentary election on January 7 amid violence and disinformation campaigns. Sheikh Hasina emerged as the winner.
El Salvador held its presidential and legislative elections on February 4, focusing on the trade-off between security and democracy. Nayib Bukele won the presidency with a large mandate.
Global Elections 2024: A Year of Significant Outcomes - Bangladesh, Taiwan, El Salvador, Pakistan, Indonesia, and South Africa
Indonesia held its presidential and legislative elections on February 14. Prabowo Subianto was elected as president. He had previously been accused of human rights abuses during his military career but promised to focus on economic development.
In Taiwan, William Lai won the presidential election on January 13 and was sworn in as president on May 20. He represented the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and pledged to deepen ties with China while maintaining Taiwan's democratic identity.
In the United States, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off once again in November's presidential election. This contest is expected to be closely watched around the world.
Pakistan held its parliamentary election on February 8 amid political crisis. Shehbaz Sharif secured military backing and became the prime minister after winning a close race against Imran Khan's PTI party.
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time since apartheid ended in the May 29 parliamentary elections. The opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters, gained significant ground. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected Mexico's first female president on June 2.
The second half of 2024 will see several more crucial elections taking place around the world. In France, Emmanuel Macron called a snap legislative election after poor results in the European Parliament elections. The National Rally party, led by Jordan Bardella, currently leads in the polls for the July election.
Global Elections 2024: A Year of Significant Outcomes - Bangladesh, Taiwan, El Salvador, Pakistan, Indonesia, and South Africa

2024 is a significant year for global elections, with nearly half the world's population casting ballots in over 70 countries. In the first half of this year, several major elections took place, resulting in various outcomes.

Bangladesh held its parliamentary election on January 7 amid violence and disinformation campaigns. Sheikh Hasina, the incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the Awami League party, emerged as the winner. However, concerns about electoral irregularities cast a shadow over the process.

In Taiwan, William Lai won the presidential election on January 13 and was sworn in as president on May 20. He represented the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and pledged to deepen ties with China while maintaining Taiwan's democratic identity.

El Salvador held its presidential and legislative elections on February 4, focusing on the trade-off between security and democracy. Nayib Bukele, a former mayor of San Salvador, won the presidency with a large mandate. He promised to address crime and corruption but raised concerns about his authoritarian tendencies.

Pakistan held its parliamentary election on February 8 amid political crisis. Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), secured military backing and became the prime minister after winning a close race against Imran Khan's PTI party.

Indonesia held its presidential and legislative elections on February 14. Prabowo Subianto, a businessman and former defense minister, was elected as president. He had previously been accused of human rights abuses during his military career but promised to focus on economic development.

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time since apartheid ended in the May 29 parliamentary elections. The opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters, gained significant ground. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected Mexico's first female president on June 2.

The second half of 2024 will see several more crucial elections taking place around the world. In France, Emmanuel Macron called a snap legislative election after poor results in the European Parliament elections. The National Rally party, led by Jordan Bardella, currently leads in the polls for the July election.

In the United States, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off once again in November's presidential election. This contest is expected to be closely watched around the world.


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Confidence

86%

Doubts
  • Are there any potential inaccuracies in the reporting of electoral irregularities in Bangladesh?
  • Can concerns about authoritarian tendencies overshadow Nayib Bukele's victory in El Salvador?
  • Is Shehbaz Sharif's military backing a significant factor that led to his win against Imran Khan's PTI party in Pakistan?

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching

National Public Radio (NPR) Sunday, 30 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Bangladesh held its parliamentary election on January 7 amid violence, government crackdowns, and disinformation campaigns.
    • William Lai won Taiwan’s presidential election on January 13 and was sworn in as president on May 20.
    • El Salvador’s presidential and legislative elections took place on February 4 with a focus on the trade-off between security and democracy.
    • Pakistan held its parliamentary election on February 8 amid political crisis, with Shehbaz Sharif becoming the prime minister after securing military backing.
    • Indonesia held its presidential and legislative elections on February 14, with Prabowo Subianto elected as president.
    • South Africa’s African National Congress lost its majority for the first time since apartheid ended in the May 29 parliamentary elections.
    • Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico’s first female president on June 2.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Ian Bremmer’s 2024 elections halftime report

GZERO Media GZERO Staff Wednesday, 26 June 2024 14:30
  • Unique Points
    • 2024 is the year of elections with nearly half the global population casting ballots in at least 70 countries.
    • Ian Bremmer is providing a halftime report on key elections in Mexico, India, South Africa, and Taiwan.
    • The elections in these countries have seen large voter mandates and political changes.
    • Shaky coalitions are facing challenges without crumbling into chaos.
    • The final showdown of 2024 will take place in the United States with far-reaching consequences for the US and democracy itself.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Financial adviser’s 3 investment tips for the 2024 General Election

ShareCast Paul Crossan Tuesday, 25 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The 2024 UK General Election is approaching.
    • Paul Crossan is a Chartered Financial Planner specializing in retirement planning, wealth management, and estate planning.
    • There are no guarantees about what a new government will bring.
    • Investing in the stock market should be viewed as a long-term strategy.
    • The FTSE 100 had positive returns 56% of the time three months before an election, 67% during an election, and 56% after an election according to a University of Plymouth study.
    • Staying invested over the long term usually yields better results than reacting to short-term political news.
    • Strong economic indicators can provide good investment opportunities. Diversify your portfolio to capitalize on market strength while managing risk.
    • Consider maximizing your ISA and pension contributions due to potential tax changes.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Key Elections in 2024: Winners, Losers, Upcoming Polls

Visual Capitalist Pallavi Rao Thursday, 27 June 2024 20:27
  • Unique Points
    • Sheikh Hasina won the Bangladesh Prime Minister election in January.
    • Shehbaz Sharif was re-elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister in February.
    • Narendra Modi was re-elected as India's Prime Minister in March.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (80%)
    The article provides information about elections that have taken place and those upcoming. The author does not make any editorializing statements or use emotional manipulation or sensationalism. However, there are instances of selective reporting as the author only mentions the winners of the elections and does not provide any context about the opposition or other candidates. Additionally, in one instance, the author states that former governor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected president without mentioning that she won with a narrow margin and there were allegations of voter fraud. The article also references studies or sources but does not disclose them.
    • Across the world, former governor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected president.
    • In the six big elections to start 2024, four incumbents held on to power.
    • Meanwhile in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was re-elected to office.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication