Dan Collyns

Dan Collyns is a British multimedia journalist based in Peru, who has been reporting on events in South America with a focus on Ecuador. His work often covers topics related to violence, political unrest, and social issues. He has written about the impact of drought and heat on coastal towns, the Indigenous A'i Cofán people's fight to protect their land from a gold rush, and the effects of a state of 'internal armed conflict' on Ecuadorian society. His articles are well-researched and provide unique insights into the issues facing Ecuador.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/dan-collyns

77%

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

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

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight tendency to use emotive language in their writing, such as 'They want to kill the lot of us. Help us,' which could be seen as sensationalist.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author's employer, The Guardian, may have its own agenda in reporting on events in Ecuador. However, there is no direct evidence of the author personally having a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Ecuador has become the most violent country in South America with a record number of homicides. However, in another article about a state of 'internal armed conflict,' they imply that there are two sides involved and a war taking place when this is not accurate.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author uses misleading language when describing the situation in Ecuador as a 'state of internal armed conflict,' implying that there are two sides involved and a war taking place. This is not accurate.

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.
Ecuador in Crisis: Violent Attacks and Armed Conflict Declared

Ecuador in Crisis: Violent Attacks and Armed Conflict Declared

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 January 2024 Ecuador is facing a series of violent attacks, including the abduction of police officers and prison disturbances. On Tuesday, heavily armed gangsters stormed TC Television network in Guayaquil during a live broadcast. The men were waving guns and explosives and shouted that they had bombs. Noises similar to gunshots could be heard in the background, but it is not immediately clear if any station personnel were injured. Authorities have arrested 13 people connected to the incident, including police commander Cesar Zapata who seized the guns and explosives from the attackers. The government has declared a state of internal armed conflict as a result of these attacks.