Abel Alvarado

Abel Alvarado is a journalist at CNN. He covers news related to Latin America and has reported extensively on the political and security situations in Ecuador. His work often focuses on the impact of drug trafficking organizations on the region and the efforts of governments to combat organized crime. Alvarado has also covered diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Mexico following a raid on a Mexican embassy in Quito, which led to a breakdown in relations between the two countries.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/06/americas/ecuador-vice-president-arrest-mexico-embassy-diplomatic-tensions-intl-hnk/index.html

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • CNN — More than 13 million Ecuadorians are expected to head to the polls Sunday for a referendum dominated by security issues, in a vote that could shape the political future of President Daniel Noboa and his tough-on-crime agenda.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • CNN — Mexico is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided its embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been seeking asylum there.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Among the biggest proposals are measures to allow the military to patrol with police to combat organized crime, to allow the extradition of Ecuadorians, and to raise penalties for those found guilty of violent crimes.
  • More than 13 million Ecuadorians are expected to head to the polls on Sunday for a referendum dominated by security issues.
  • Noboa has declared a nationwide state of emergency after the security situation deteriorated following the escape of notorious gang leader Adolfo Macias.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

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Recent Articles

Ecuadorians Vote in Historic Referendum on Security and Future, Tightening Measures Amid Wave of Crime

Ecuadorians Vote in Historic Referendum on Security and Future, Tightening Measures Amid Wave of Crime

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 In a 2024 referendum, Ecuadorians voted on proposals to enhance security and future, including extradition of criminals and deploying army against terrorists. Amidst rising violence and crime, President Noboa sought a mandate for tough-on-crime measures despite opposition concerns.