Brazil

Story gist: CIA conducted drone attack on pier off Venezuela’s coast. Trump administration announced two deaths in strike on boat in Pacific.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Folha emphasizes Trump government’s announcement of two more deaths in a ‘new attack’ on a boat, highlighting casualties and aggression. Center G1 frames it neutrally as part of US-Venezuela tension escalation, explaining context from doubled rewards to first strike. Right-leaning Gazeta portrays US action positively as striking ‘narcoterrorists’ vessel, justifying it and omitting deaths.

Story gist: A heat wave affects Brazil, with ‘great danger’ alerts issued for its 10 hottest cities. Extreme heat alerts have been extended in six Brazilian states.

Bias summary: Left-leaning UOL stresses prolongation of ‘danger’ alerts for extreme heat across six states, emphasizing extended duration and risks. Center BBC ranks the 10 hottest cities during the heat wave, highlighting specific locations under ‘great danger’ warnings. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, absenting conservative perspectives on the event.

Story gist: Brazilian opposition submitted a new impeachment request against Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The PGR ruled his wife’s contract with Banco Master not illicit and archived the investigation request.

Bias summary: Left-leaning UOL emphasizes PGR’s statement that the contract is not illicit, downplaying controversy. Center G1 highlights PGR archiving the investigation into Moraes and his wife, stressing procedural dismissal. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting defenses of opposition’s impeachment push or criticism of Moraes and PGR.

Story gist: Supreme Court Justice Toffoli deferred to Federal Police the decision on a confrontation hearing between former BRB president Vorcaro and a Central Bank director, following depositions from the director, Master owner, and Vorcaro.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Folha frames Toffoli’s action as retreat (‘recua’), emphasizing judicial deference to police. Center O Globo uses chaotic, sensational tone (‘Os deuses estão loucos’), implying absurdity in proceedings. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting conservative viewpoints on judicial-police dynamics or scandal implications.

Story gist: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent surgery to block a diaphragm nerve for persistent hiccups. His health condition remains stable post-procedure, with discharge expected on January 1st.

Bias summary: Left-leaning UOL emphasizes Bolsonaro spending New Year’s Eve in hospital and discharge on January 1st, implying extended recovery. Center Agência Brasil neutrally reports surgery completion without timelines or personal details. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential framing that minimizes health concerns or adds political context supportive of Bolsonaro.