Emiliano Rodríguez

Emiliano Rodríguez Mega is a reporter and researcher for The New York Times based in Mexico City, where he covers Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. He joined The Times in 2023 after about five years of working as a freelance journalist and audio producer. His work includes covering hurricane season and climate change more broadly, analyzing local policies, explaining migration through Latin America, and understanding the violence sweeping the region. He is especially interested in stories that challenge people's perception of this part of the world or expose what others want to keep hidden. Emiliano holds a degree in biology and mostly focused on writing about science, health, and the environment with a particular interest in holding science and scientists accountable. His work has appeared in The Associated Press, Nature, Scientific American, and Science among other publications. He has also collaborated with Spanish-language podcasts such as Las Raras and Radio Ambulante. Emiliano is a Mexico City native. In 2017, he moved to the United States and got a master's degree in journalism from New York University. He speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and some French.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/emiliano-rodriguez-mega

98%

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 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:

  • Emiliano Rodríguez Mega tends to present factual information without skewing it in a particular direction.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear instances of conflict of interest in Emiliano Rodríguez Mega's articles.

Contradictions

89%

Examples:

  • In another article, it is stated that three bodies have been identified as those of three tourists: Callum and Jake Robinson from Perth, Australia, and Jack Carter Rhoad from San Diego, USA.
  • In one article, it is mentioned that three deaths were reported in Grenada, two in Carriacou. One death was reported each in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No instances of deception were found in Emiliano Rodríguez Mega's articles.

Recent Articles

Hurricane Beryl: Category 4 Storm Brings Devastation to Caribbean, Leaves at Least Nine People Dead

Hurricane Beryl: Category 4 Storm Brings Devastation to Caribbean, Leaves at Least Nine People Dead

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, caused devastation in Grenada and threatened Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with life-threatening winds and storm surge in July 2024. At least nine people died as the hurricane brought significant damage to buildings on Carriacou Island in Grenada, Union Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and other islands. Prime Ministers Andrew Holness of Jamaica and Dickon Mitchell of Grenada urged residents to prepare for the storm's impact while providing updates on damages and fatalities.
USDA Inspectors Detained in Michoacan: Avocado Imports from Mexico Suspended Amidst Security Concerns and Criminal Threats

USDA Inspectors Detained in Michoacan: Avocado Imports from Mexico Suspended Amidst Security Concerns and Criminal Threats

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Two USDA inspectors were assaulted and detained in Michoacan, Mexico, leading to the suspension of U.S. avocado inspections due to security concerns. Michoacan produces 73% of Mexico's avocados and supplies 90% of U.S. imports, but criminal groups seek to infiltrate the industry with threats, abductions, killings, and deforestation. The U.S. temporarily banned Mexican avocados in 2022 due to threats against inspectors and resumed inspections gradually on June 21, 2024.
Three Surfers Shot and Killed on Baja California's Pacific Coast: Suspect 'El Kekas' Implicated

Three Surfers Shot and Killed on Baja California's Pacific Coast: Suspect 'El Kekas' Implicated

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Three surfers, two Australians and an American, were tragically killed on Baja California's Pacific coast in late April 2024. Suspects saw their tents and pickup truck and attempted to steal parts, leading to a fatal confrontation. Evidence was destroyed by burning the scene. A fourth body was found nearby, suggesting involvement of the same attackers. Jesús Gerardo, alias ‘el Kekas’, a man with a criminal record for drug dealing, vehicle theft and domestic violence, is suspected.
Three Tourists Identified: Murdered in Well During Surfing Vacation in Ensenada, Mexico

Three Tourists Identified: Murdered in Well During Surfing Vacation in Ensenada, Mexico

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 Three tourists, Callum Robinson from Australia and Carter Rhoad from the US, along with his brother Jake Robinson, went missing while surfing near Ensenada, Mexico. Their bodies were found in a well on Saturday with gunshot wounds to the head. Mexican authorities have arrested three suspects in connection to the case, which is being treated as a kidnapping attempt gone wrong.