Spain

Story gist: Real Sociedad drew with Atlético Madrid at Anoeta stadium in a La Liga match. Outlets published individual player ratings for Real Sociedad’s performance against Atlético.

Bias summary: Left-leaning EL PAÍS frames the draw as knocking Atlético out of the La Liga title race, emphasizing negative impact on the leader. Center Mundo Deportivo provides neutral player-by-player ratings without context or implications. Right-leaning El Mundo portrays Atlético losing momentum before the Supercopa against a resurgent Real Sociedad, highlighting Real’s revival.

Story gist: Jurists stated that the capture of Nicolás Maduro violates international law. The opinion appeared in Spanish media reports.

Bias summary: Left-leaning EL PAÍS frames the story directly around jurists’ claim of an international law violation, emphasizing legal impropriety. No center-leaning outlets covered it, omitting a neutral perspective. Right-leaning El Mundo recasts it as the ‘Trump Corollary,’ stressing oil interests, spheres of influence, and an outlet for administration hawks, prioritizing U.S. geopolitical strategy over legal critiques.

Story gist: On January 5, 2026, Delcy Rodríguez assumed Venezuela’s interim presidency. Donald Trump warned her she would pay a higher price than Nicolás Maduro if she does not act correctly and stated the United States needs Greenland; Rodríguez invited Trump and the US to cooperate on an agenda.

Bias summary: Left-leaning EL PAÍS frames the story around Trump’s warning to Rodríguez and his Greenland claim, emphasizing his provocative statements. Center BBC highlights Rodríguez’s invitation for US cooperation, focusing on diplomatic outreach. Right-leaning El Mundo stresses Rodríguez assuming interim presidency under Trump’s pressure, portraying his warning as dominant influence. No major omissions across lanes.

Story gist: Toledo authorities announced special traffic measures for the Cabalgata de Reyes parade. Urban buses will relocate their terminus from Zocodover to Granadal docks.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets omitted coverage, absenting progressive angles on public event logistics. Center sources like Ayuntamiento de Toledo neutrally detailed the official traffic setup. Right-leaning ABC focused on bus route changes, emphasizing commuter disruptions from Zocodover to Granadal, with practical transport impacts highlighted over general arrangements.

Story gist: AEMET activated an orange alert for heavy rains in Valle del Guadalhorce on January 4. Storm Francis caused 261 incidents in Andalucía and led to evacuation of 470 homes in Cádiz due to Guadalarranque river flooding.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Cadena SER emphasizes Storm Francis’s broad impacts, listing 261 incidents across Andalucía and 470 Cádiz home evacuations to underscore severity and human cost. Center source from Cártama Ayuntamiento neutrally reports only AEMET’s orange alert for Valle del Guadalhorce rains on January 4. Right-leaning coverage absent, missing perspectives on response or preparedness.