Brazil

Story gist: Three years after the January 8, 2023, occupation of government buildings in Brasília’s Praça dos Três Poderes, the sites maintain reinforced security for public visits.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Folha frames the story around the Distrito Federal government’s proactive security reinforcements for January 8 anniversary events. Center G1 provides neutral facts on ongoing enhanced security at the sites post-riots. Right-leaning Gazeta do Povo emphasizes alleged human rights violations by the Supreme Court against January 8 prisoners, critiquing judicial actions.

Story gist: The forensic service of the Rio Grande do Sul Court of Justice (TJRS) resumes operations on Wednesday. It will have special hours on Fridays during January and February.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted coverage of the story entirely, leaving no left or right perspectives. Center outlets framed it neutrally by directly using the official TJRS headline, emphasizing factual details on service resumption and adjusted hours without tone, opinion, or additional context.

Story gist: In Porto Velho, Brazil, taxpayers can begin paying 2026 IPTU property tax starting January 8. Bills can be generated online or in person at city hall.

Bias summary: Center outlets frame the story neutrally as a public service announcement from Porto Velho city hall, emphasizing payment options and accessibility. Left-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting potential progressive angles on tax equity or burdens. Right-leaning outlets also absent, leaving conservative perspectives on fiscal responsibility or government efficiency unrepresented.

Story gist: The White House stated that the United States is actively discussing the possible purchase of Greenland.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Brasil reports factually on the White House statement with neutral tone. Center BBC frames it negatively as Trump’s ‘bullying’ causing European panic and threatening post-WWII alliances, emphasizing geopolitical risks. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential framing as U.S. strategic necessity or national security move.

Story gist: The United States attacked Venezuela, resulting in 58 confirmed deaths. Venezuelan Interior Minister reported 100 deaths including civilians. Nicolás Maduro was captured, with Cuban personnel handling his security.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Folha de S.Paulo frames Maduro’s capture through its impact on Cuba, emphasizing regional alliances. Center G1 neutrally reports higher Venezuelan death toll and civilian losses per officials. Right-leaning Gazeta do Povo highlights Cuban security role for Maduro, implying foreign communist interference; no outlets omit core events but differ in emphasis on casualties, geopolitics, or meddling.