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US Dollar Shows Mixed Performance Across Colombia, Guatemala, and Canada on August 31

The US dollar opened August 31 with varying movements across different markets. In Colombia, the currency started the day lower at 3,170 COP, representing a drop of 31.75 COP or 0.99 percent from the previous Friday close, while the Tasa Representativa del Mercado remained at…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Colombia

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo

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

US Deports Nearly 2,300 Mexican Nationals to Guatemala

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo confirmed on Wednesday that 2,284 Mexican nationals deported from the United States have arrived in Guatemala so far this year. These individuals arrived on flights intended for Guatemalan returnees and remained in a transit stopover for…

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

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • 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

Guatemalan Authorities Declare End to Fuego Volcano Eruption

Guatemalan authorities have declared that the eruption of the Fuego volcano has ended following 50 hours of activity. The event forced between 1,600 and 1,700 people from 18 communities in the departments of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, and Escuintla to evacuate to shelters.…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · France

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)

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

Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala Triggers Mass Evacuations

The Fuego Volcano in Guatemala has erupted, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes due to lava, ash, and hot gas clouds. Authorities have issued severe danger warnings for the regions of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, and Escuintla, which are home to approximately 1.6…

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2 sources across 2 countries · France · Germany

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

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

Hundreds Evacuated as Fuego Volcano Erupts in Guatemala

Guatemalan authorities have evacuated hundreds of residents following a major eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America's most active volcanoes. The eruption began Monday morning and intensified by nightfall, sending lava and pyroclastic flows down the slopes of the…

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6 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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

Guatemala Issues Orange Alert as Fuego Volcano Erupts

Guatemalan authorities have issued a nationwide orange alert, the second highest danger level, following a potent eruption of the Fuego volcano. The eruption began on Monday and intensified into a more explosive phase, characterized by columns of ash, lava fountains reaching 300…

5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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