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Mass shooting at Rhode Island ice rink leaves two dead, including suspect
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Mass shooting at Rhode Island ice rink leaves two dead, including suspect

L 60% · C 30% · R 10%

A mass shooting occurred at an indoor ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, resulting in at least two fatalities. Police confirmed that the suspect...

Feb 16, 2026 06:04 PM 1 min read
SPY Left Negative

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Guatemala's Justice Nomination Commission Begins Candidate Applications for Attorney General
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Guatemala's Justice Nomination Commission Begins Candidate Applications for Attorney General

L 25% · C 75% · R 0%

The Justice Nomination Commission in Guatemala has commenced the process of receiving applications for candidates for the position of Attorney...

Feb 16, 2026 04:40 PM 2 min read
EEM Center Neutral
Claudia Paredes Elected President of Guatemala's Supreme Court of Justice
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Claudia Paredes Elected President of Guatemala's Supreme Court of Justice

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

On February 16, 2026, Claudia Paredes was elected as the president of Guatemala's Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) after a series of suspended...

Feb 16, 2026 03:13 PM 1 min read
EEM Center Neutral
Colombia Faces Tensions Over Minimum Wage Decree Suspension
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Colombia Faces Tensions Over Minimum Wage Decree Suspension

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

Colombia is currently experiencing heightened tensions as the Council of State has temporarily suspended a decree from President Gustavo Petro...

Feb 16, 2026 02:19 PM 1 min read
EEM Center Negative
Juan José Serrano Seeks Leadership of Mexico's Superior Audit Office
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Juan José Serrano Seeks Leadership of Mexico's Superior Audit Office

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

Juan José Serrano, the former comptroller of Mexico City, has announced his intention to lead the Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF)...

Feb 16, 2026 01:14 PM 1 min read
EWW Center Positive
USAC Elects Magistrates Amid Controversy Over Expired Councilor Terms
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USAC Elects Magistrates Amid Controversy Over Expired Councilor Terms

L 0% · C 70% · R 30%

The University of San Carlos (USAC) has elected magistrates with 26 councilors whose terms have expired. The election was conducted via a secret...

Feb 16, 2026 12:51 PM 1 min read
EEM Center Negative
Guatemala's President Decrees State of Prevention After End of State of Siege
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Guatemala's President Decrees State of Prevention After End of State of Siege

L 20% · C 60% · R 20%

Guatemala's president has decreed a State of Prevention following the conclusion of the State of Siege. This transition marks a shift in the...

Feb 16, 2026 12:08 PM 1 min read
Center Neutral
Frente por la Vida candidates in Colombia respond on tax, total peace, and US relations
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Frente por la Vida candidates in Colombia respond on tax, total peace, and US relations

L 20% · C 70% · R 10%

The candidates of the Frente por la Vida (Front for Life, a Colombian political coalition) have responded to key issues including tax policy,...

Feb 16, 2026 12:05 PM 2 min read
EWZ Center Neutral
Guatemala's CSU Holds Extraordinary Session to Select Constitutional Court Magistrates Amid Protests in Antigua Guatemala
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Guatemala's CSU Holds Extraordinary Session to Select Constitutional Court Magistrates Amid Protests in Antigua Guatemala

L 20% · C 70% · R 10%

The University of San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC, the country's national public university) is holding an extraordinary session of its Superior...

Feb 16, 2026 11:18 AM 2 min read
EEM Center Negative

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