Jeff Abbott

Jeff Abbott is an American journalist based in Guatemala City. He has been covering politics and human rights issues in Central America for over a decade.

Biography:  https://www.aljazeera.com/author/jeff_abbott_180920205355682/

42%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

25%

Examples:

  • The article presents Arevalo as a progressive candidate who will bring change to Guatemala, without providing any evidence of his policy proposals or achievements.
  • The article uses emotional language such as 'optimism', 'fear' and 'protest' to influence the reader's perception of the situation in Guatemala.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Prosecutors sought to suspend the legal status of Arevalo's party and raid their offices, which could be seen as an attempt to influence the election results or target his supporters.
  • The United States and European Union imposed sanctions on officials accused of undermining democracy in Guatemala, which could create a conflict of interest for Arevalo's administration.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • Arevalo has promised to appoint diverse and independent figures to his cabinet, but the article presents a traditional slate of candidates as if they represent his progressive agenda.
  • Arevalo won a landslide victory over his run-off opponent with 60% of the vote, which contradicts any claims that he is an anti-democratic or illegitimate candidate.
  • The article mentions legal attacks against Arevalo's party and officials accused of undermining democracy, but does not provide any evidence or context for these allegations.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article does not question or challenge the allegations made by prosecutors against Arevalo's party or officials, without providing any evidence or alternative perspectives.
  • The article presents Guatemala as a country on the brink of chaos and instability due to protests and sanctions, without providing any context for these events.

Recent Articles

Guatemala's New President Faces Legal Attacks and Political Instability

Guatemala's New President Faces Legal Attacks and Political Instability

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Guatemala's new president, Bernardo Ar޶valo, faces opposition from conservative prosecutors and politicians despite legal attacks and an assassination plot. His supporters hope for change and stability in the country as he takes office on Sunday.