RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate BioBioChile as Right-Center Biased due to the Mosciatti family’s influence and criticisms regarding labor practices and editorial perspectives. It is rated Mostly Factual for its history of accurate reporting and the absence of failed fact checks by recognized organizations.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.9)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.1)
Country: Chile
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
BioBioChile was established in 2009 as the online extension of Radio Bío Bío, a radio station founded by the late Nibaldo Mosciatti Moena in 1966 in Concepción, Chile. Over the years, it has become one of Chile’s most visited news websites, providing national and international news, economy, sports, and culture. The online presence complements the radio station’s long history in Chilean broadcasting.
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Funded by / Ownership
BioBioChile operates under its parent company, Bio Bio Inversiones Sociedad Anónima, based in Concepción, Chile. The outlet is managed by the Mosciatti Olivieri family, which includes siblings Tomás, Mauro, Nibaldo, Piero, and Ezio, children of the founder. Leadership is primarily exercised by Tomás Mosciatti, a lawyer and director of the radio in Santiago and Valparaíso, and Mauro Mosciatti, a commercial engineer and legal representative. The primary revenue source is advertising, with no external funding sources or institutional ownership disclosed.
Analysis / Bias
BioBioChile is known for its comprehensive coverage of news events. However, it has faced criticism for alleged anti-union practices, including replacing striking workers, which led to judicial condemnations. The outlet’s editorial stance often reflects skepticism toward left-wing policies and figures, particularly through the commentary of Tomás Mosciatti, one of its leading voices and a member of the family that owns the outlet.
In his YouTube commentary, “¿Qué se hizo Boric? ¿Quién es él?” (What did Boric do? Who is he?) Tomás Mosciatti critiques President Gabriel Boric’s administration, focusing on allegations of hypocrisy and secrecy. Mosciatti questions the government’s failure to fulfill its promises, stating: “¿Qué fue del que prometió transparencia… otra ética, otra moral?” (“What happened to the one who promised transparency… another ethic, another morality?”).
He condemns secret lobbying meetings involving government ministers, describing these actions as a “derrumbe” (“collapse”) of the administration’s integrity. He argues that such practices betray Boric’s commitments to transparency, stating, “se ha violado la ley al menos en su espíritu” (“the law has been violated at least in its spirit”). He further accuses Interior Minister Carolina Tohá of adopting an “Estilo de omertà“ by refusing to disclose meeting details.
Additionally, the outlet’s coverage of political issues often platforms conservative perspectives, as seen in its report “Matthei rompe el silencio en reforma de pensiones: puede traer consecuencias graves no buscadas” (“Matthei breaks the silence on pension reform: it may bring unintended severe consequences”). The article presents UDI (right-wing party) politician Evelyn Matthei’s critique of the proposed pension reform without counterarguments or alternative perspectives, subtly reinforcing conservative narratives.
While BioBioChile aims to cover a range of topics and voices, its editorial tone—shaped by figures like Tomás Mosciatti—often reflects skepticism of progressive policies and favors critiques of left-leaning administrations. This contributes to its overall perception as right-center biased rather than explicitly aligned with UDI or any specific party. In addition to Mosciatti’s critique of the Boric administration, BioBioChile covers diverse topics, including social issues.
For example, a recent article highlights Deputy Karen Medina’s call for regulation of nitrous oxide (commonly known as “laughing gas”) due to health risks associated with its recreational use in Chile. The article provides factual reporting on the issue, reflecting the outlet’s commitment to addressing public safety and health concerns. While it includes a hyperlink to the Chilean Ministry of Health’s DEIS site (deis.minsal.cl), it does not directly reference or utilize specific data from the page, limiting the evidentiary depth of the report.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate BioBioChile as Right-Center Biased due to the Mosciatti family’s influence and criticisms regarding labor practices and editorial perspectives. It is rated Mostly Factual for its history of accurate reporting and the absence of failed fact checks by recognized organizations. (M. Huitsing 12/23/2024)
Source: https://www.biobiochile.cl/
Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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