Frances Robles,

Frances Robles is an investigative reporter for The New York Times, specializing in national news and Latin America coverage. With a focus on deeply reported investigative stories in Florida, Central America, Cuba and Puerto Rico on a range of topics including migration, corruption, police shootings, human rights and government spending, Robles has over 30 years of journalism experience. They have been a key member of teams that won the George Polk Award for international reporting and a Pulitzer Prize. In addition to their reporting duties, Robles is actively involved in the Times Guild and the Times' Latino Network, putting on workshops for colleagues.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/frances-robles

95%

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:
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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:

  • In their biography, the author mentions their commitment to adhering to high journalistic standards and values.
  • The author appears to have a strong focus on reporting the facts and presenting multiple perspectives in their articles.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • However, there is no evidence of the author allowing personal interests or biases to influence their reporting.
  • The author has a history of covering Cuba and Nicaragua in-depth, which may lead to potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another article has inconsistencies in the description of the attack on missionaries in Haiti.
  • In one article, there are contradictory statements regarding the number of people forced out of their homes due to gang violence in Haiti.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • The articles analyzed do not contain any deceptive practices.
  • The author's writing is clear and does not attempt to mislead the reader.

Recent Articles

Venezuela Election: Protests Erupt as Maduro Declared Winner, Allegations of Fraud Surface

Venezuela Election: Protests Erupt as Maduro Declared Winner, Allegations of Fraud Surface

Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Following disputed presidential elections in Venezuela, opposition coalition members and international observers allege fraud, leading to widespread protests in cities like Caracas, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Valencia. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces have resulted in at least six deaths and 749 detentions. The US and OAS denounce the official results as Venezuela's people continue to face poverty with limited access to basic necessities.
Kenyan Police Officers Heading to Haiti Amidst International Force to Combat Gang Violence: Hope and Relief Amidst Suffering and Instability

Kenyan Police Officers Heading to Haiti Amidst International Force to Combat Gang Violence: Hope and Relief Amidst Suffering and Instability

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Kenyan police officers, part of an international force, depart for Haiti this week to combat gang violence. Dozens of gangs have taken control in Port-au-Prince since October 2022, causing widespread suffering and displacement. The deployment, organized primarily by the US with support from eight countries including Kenya, aims to bring hope and relief.
Tragic Deaths of Three American Missionaries in Haiti Amidst Ongoing Gang Violence and Political Instability

Tragic Deaths of Three American Missionaries in Haiti Amidst Ongoing Gang Violence and Political Instability

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Three American missionaries, including a married couple, were killed in Haiti amid ongoing gang violence and political instability; their organization confirms the tragic event and asks for prayers.