Tara John,
Tara John is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience covering international news, particularly focusing on the Americas. She currently serves as a Senior Writer at CNN, where she has provided in-depth reporting on various topics including the invasion of Ukraine and Covid-19. Prior to joining CNN, Tara worked at the BBC and TIME Magazine's London bureau. She holds a politics and history degree from SOAS in London and is originally from Singapore.
84%
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
88%
Examples:
- Maduro said his government 'knows how to confront this situation and defeat those who are violent.', claiming without evidence that the majority of the protestors were hate-filled criminals
- The Venezuelan government, in turn, said it was expelling diplomatic staff from Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay, calling them 'right-wing Washington-subordinate governments'
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia is a Venezuelan political newcomer and former diplomat running for president against Nicolas Maduro in the upcoming election.
- President Nicolás Maduro received 2.8 million votes according to the opposition’s data.
- The opposition said its witnesses were denied access to the National Electoral Council (CNE) headquarters as votes were being counted,
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- 21 million people are registered to vote in the country and abroad.
- 9 million people had voted by Sunday afternoon according to opposition leaders.
- Maduro said his government ‘knows how to confront this situation and defeat those who are violent,’ claiming without evidence that the majority of the protestors were hate-filled criminals – and that their plan was hatched in the United States.
- Protests broke out in several Venezuelan cities on Monday after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was formally declared a winner by the county’s electoral authority in a presidential race marred by accusations of electoral fraud.
Recent Articles
Venezuela's Contested Presidential Election: Edmundo Gonzalez Claims Victory Over Nicolas Maduro with Over 60% of Tabulated Votes
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024In the July 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, opposition leader María Corina Machado's candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, claimed victory based on their tabulated data with over 70% of votes. However, Nicolás Maduro was officially declared the winner by the National Electoral Council. Gonzalez, a former diplomat and political newcomer with experience in Argentina and other countries, faced allegations of drug trafficking and corruption in the US and crimes against humanity investigations by the International Criminal Court. Protests ensued after Maduro's win, resulting in clashes between protesters and armed groups. 
Venezuelans Determined to Vote in Contentious Presidential Election Amidst Obstacles
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Venezuelans braved long lines, obstacles, and violence to cast ballots in a crucial presidential election on Sunday, marking a potential end to 25 years of socialist rule and ushering in uncertainty. 
Hamas and Israel in Ceasefire Negotiations: No Breakthroughs Yet
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024Hamas and Israel are in ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian and Qatari mediators to end the ongoing conflict. The talks have been going on since Sunday, focusing on a deal that would halt fighting and release Israeli hostages before Ramadan begins. However, no breakthroughs have been made as both sides remain firm.