Natalie Kitroeff

Natalie Kitroeff is the Mexico City bureau chief for The New York Times, leading its coverage of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. She has a background in investigative journalism and has covered a range of topics from political scandals to social issues in the region. Prior to her current role, she worked on The Times business desk in New York and at Bloomberg and The Los Angeles Times. Kitroeff is committed to journalistic ethics, protecting her sources, fact-checking her stories and giving those involved in any story the chance to respond to the reporting before publication.

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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

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  • The author appears to have no clear personal or political bias in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • The author does not seem to have any conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

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  • In the article 'Mexicans Are on the Verge of Electing Their First Female President', the author mentions that Claudia Sheinbaum is a Jewish scientist and has pledged to continue with her predecessor's policies. These two facts are not contradictory.
  • In the article 'Mexico's Leftists Won Big. Investors Are Worried.', the author mentions that Mexico's peso declined after the ruling party leader announced plans to pass reforms proposed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. However, it is not a major contradiction as it is a logical consequence of the announcement.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Mexico's Peso Slumps as Left-Wing Party Wins Elections: Judicial Reforms Spark Market Concerns

Mexico's Peso Slumps as Left-Wing Party Wins Elections: Judicial Reforms Spark Market Concerns

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Mexico's peso plummeted after left-wing party Morena and its allies gained power in elections, raising concerns about democratic checks and balances with proposed judicial reforms. The Mexican economy, already struggling with high inflation and interest rates, faces potential instability from these developments.
Two Female Contenders, One Historic Election: Claudia Sheinbaum and Xochitl Galvez Face Challenges in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Race

Two Female Contenders, One Historic Election: Claudia Sheinbaum and Xochitl Galvez Face Challenges in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Race

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 In the historic 2024 Mexican presidential election, Claudia Sheinbaum of the National Regeneration Movement and Xochitl Galvez of the National Action Party compete to become Mexico's first female president. Both women, holding doctorates and political experience, aim to tackle violence and security concerns while dealing with unique challenges. Amidst record-breaking femicides and ongoing gang influence, their proposals on security remain vague. Experts criticize the lack of new approaches since 2006's militarization efforts. Additionally, both candidates face scrutiny regarding their Jewish ancestry.