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Argentine Consultant Fernando Cerimedo Transferred to Maximum Security Prison in Bolivia

Argentine political consultant Fernando Cerimedo was transferred on Tuesday from Palmasola prison in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Chonchocoro, a maximum security prison in La Paz, Bolivia. The transfer was carried out during a dawn police operation involving a commercial flight to…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· evening

Nine dead after explosion at military base in Bolivia

At least nine people have died following an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, located approximately 30 kilometers from La Paz. The blast occurred on Friday, October 4, in an area used for storing pyrotechnic material. According to the Ministry of Defense, a…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Explosions at Bolivian Army Barracks Leave Multiple Dead and Dozens Injured

Explosions at an army barracks in the Bolivian city of Viacha on Friday resulted in at least two confirmed deaths and dozens of injuries. The incident occurred at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del Regimiento de Artillería y Mantenimiento (RAM-2) Bolívar, located in the…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Chile · Germany · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Explosions at Bolivian Military Base Leave Multiple Dead and Dozens Injured

A series of explosions at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on Friday left multiple people dead and dozens injured. The blasts occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del Regimiento de Artillería Mecanizada Bolívar, located approximately 30 to 35…

12 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Bolivia's Legendary Death Train Resumes Operation

The iconic Death Train, which connects Puerto Quijarro on the border with Brazil to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, has resumed operations after a six year hiatus caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. Operated by Ferroviaria Oriental, the train earned its nickname in the past due to a high…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning


Two Suspects to Testify in Attempted Murder Case Involving Former Milei Advisor

Two men accused of shooting lawyer Nadia Beller in Bolivia are scheduled to testify before a judge this Monday. The suspects, identified as Colombian national Víctor Hugo C. Z. and Róger A. C. face accusations of executing the attack and providing the firearm, respectively. The…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Chile

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Bolivian Activist Nadia Beller Released from Hospital as Investigation into Armed Attack Continues

Nadia Beller, a Bolivian lawyer and activist, was discharged from a private clinic on Saturday after five days of hospitalization following an armed attack on August 17. Beller left the medical center in a wheelchair under police escort and stated that her life remains at risk.…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· morning


Bolivian Authorities Arrest Suspect in Attack on Nadia Beller as Fernando Cerimedo Faces Court

Bolivian police have arrested a new suspect linked to the armed attack against Nadia Beller, the former partner of political consultant Fernando Cerimedo. Fiscal Yolanda Aguilera confirmed the arrest, stating the individual was detained to provide information regarding the…

development
2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· evening

Argentine Political Consultant Fernando Cerimedo Detained in Bolivia for Attempted Murder

Fernando Cerimedo, an Argentine political consultant known for his work with right wing leaders, was arrested at Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra while attempting to fly to Buenos Aires. He is accused of being the intellectual author of an attempted…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Brazil

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Former Milei Advisor Fernando Cerimedo Detained in Bolivia for Attempted Femicide

Fernando Cerimedo, a former advisor to Argentine President Javier Milei and recent advisor to Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, was detained at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. He is under investigation as the alleged intellectual author of an attempted…

development
3 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· evening

Brazilian Drug Gangs Expand Violence into Bolivian Border Towns

Brazilian criminal factions are expanding their operations into Bolivia, leading to a surge in violence and insecurity in border towns such as Guayaramerín. According to the Bolivian government, the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) are fighting for…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Bolivian Prosecutor Charges Fernando Cerimedo with Attempted Femicide

The Departmental Prosecutor's Office of Santa Cruz has formally charged political consultant Fernando Gabriel Cerimedo with attempted femicide following a shooting on August 17 in front of the Hotel Swissôtel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Prosecutors allege that Cerimedo acted as…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· morning


Former Milei Advisor Fernando Cerimedo Detained in Bolivia for Attempted Murder

Fernando Cerimedo, a political consultant and former advisor to Argentine President Javier Milei, was arrested in Bolivia on suspicion of masterminding a shooting attack against his former partner, Nadia Beller. The incident occurred Monday night outside a hotel in Santa Cruz de…

development
5 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Estadao Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Estado (Mesquita family)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Former Milei Advisor Fernando Cerimedo Arrested in Bolivia Following Shooting of Ex Partner

Fernando Cerimedo, an Argentine political consultant and former advisor to President Javier Milei, was arrested at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on Tuesday. The arrest follows a shooting attack on Monday night that left his ex partner, lawyer and…

development
6 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Agencia Publica Brazil · Left · Non-profit, grant funded
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Bolivia Increases Diesel Prices for Large Consumers Amid Fuel Crisis

The Bolivian government has issued a decree increasing the price of diesel for large consumers by approximately 84 percent. The price rose from 9.80 bolivianos to 18 bolivianos, and the new rate will be calculated daily based on international prices. Government officials stated…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Former Milei Advisor Fernando Cerimedo Detained in Bolivia Over Shooting Attack

Fernando Cerimedo, an Argentine political consultant and former advisor to President Javier Milei, was detained Tuesday at the Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Authorities intercepted Cerimedo as he was attempting to board a flight to…

6 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Brazil

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Estadao Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Estado (Mesquita family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Bolivia and Brazil Launch Joint Border Security Plan to Combat Organized Crime

Bolivia and Brazil announced a joint border security plan on Thursday to strengthen security along their shared border of over 3,400 kilometers. Launched in the city of Guayaramerín, the initiative includes the permanent deployment of specialized units and elite Bolivian Police…

2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Chile

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Bus Intended for Sao Paulo FC Seized with 86.5 kg of Marijuana in Bolivia

Bolivian authorities seized a bus containing 86.5 kilograms of marijuana in Cochabamba on Tuesday. The vehicle, operated by the company Buses Cosmos, had been contracted to transport the Sao Paulo FC delegation during their stay in Bolivia for the Copa Sudamericana. Officers…

2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Chile

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Bolivian Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant for Former President Evo Morales

A court in Bolivia has issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, accusing him of terrorism, armed uprising against the security and sovereignty of the state, and attacks on the safety of means of transport. The charges stem from his alleged role in…

3 sources across 3 countries · Colombia · France · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning