Brazil

Story gist: Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is dead and that military action in Colombia sounds good.

Bias summary: Left-leaning UOL reports Trump’s words directly and neutrally. Center G1 frames it as a new operation against Colombia after an attack on Venezuela, adding escalation context. Right-leaning Estadão emphasizes threats and Trump’s insults calling Colombia’s President Petro ‘sick’ for liking cocaine production, amplifying confrontational tone. No major omissions across lanes.

Story gist: Critics Choice Awards 2026 announced winners. Wagner Moura lost best actor award.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Folha de S.Paulo emphasizes Wagner Moura’s loss with ‘perde’ headline, framing disappointment for Brazilian actor. Center CNN Brasil neutrally lists all winners without emphasis. Right-leaning outlets omitted story, absenting that perspective.

Story gist: At the G20 summit, 3 countries supported the US attack on Venezuela while 8 condemned it. Venezuelans marched in Caracas demanding the release of President Maduro and the first lady.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Brasil de Fato highlight protests for Maduro’s and his wife’s release, portraying them as victims of US aggression. Center outlets like BBC focus on a neutral profile of Delcy Rodríguez as Maduro’s influential successor with global ties. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting perspectives likely endorsing US actions and criticizing the Maduro regime.

Story gist: The Municipality of Rio de Janeiro entered Estágio 2 at 08:07 on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Centro de Operações Rio issued the announcement.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting any progressive framing. Center outlets reported factually, using the official Centro de Operações Rio headline verbatim with neutral tone and no added emphasis. Right-leaning outlets also omitted coverage entirely, absenting conservative perspectives on the emergency activation.

Story gist: Donald Trump proposed a plan for U.S. oil companies to operate in Venezuela. Brazilian outlets reported on Venezuelan oil differences from U.S. oil, diesel impacts, and global trade expectations after U.S. actions.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (UOL) emphasize technical differences between Venezuelan and American oil and diesel effects, focusing on economic distinctions. Center outlets (Correio Braziliense) highlight global oil trade uncertainty after a U.S. ‘attack’ on Venezuela, stressing tension. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting pro-Trump views on energy opportunities or U.S. interests.