LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Diario El Mundo Left Biased due to generally favorable coverage of Honduras’ left-leaning administration. We also rate them mixed factually due to poor sourcing practices and a lack of transparency regarding ownership details.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.6)
Country: Honduras
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Diario El Mundo is a Honduran digital newspaper that promotes itself as an outlet “committed to providing truthful and objective information to its readers” and refers to a “team of dedicated journalists.” However, the site lacks an actual ‘About’ page or a visible staff directory. The only ownership information is provided in the website’s footer, stating: “El Mundo newspaper is owned by Enlace Global S. de R.L.” No information is disclosed about the company’s founders, leadership team, editorial board, or funding sources. The outlet’s X profile reiterates the claim of journalistic objectivity but offers no additional editorial or ownership transparency.
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Funded by / Ownership
Enlace Global S. de R.L. is listed as the corporate owner in the footer of elmundo.hn, details regarding its founders, investors, or the individuals behind the entity are not provided. Revenue is generated through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
Editorially, El Mundo.hn covers Honduran national politics, economics, and international affairs with a neutral tone in its headlines. However, the site does not consistently hyperlink its sources, and articles often lack attribution to original reporting or external references. For example, in this article on a meeting between President Xiomara Castro and the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, the site provides no links to government press releases or statements from either party. Another story, “Xiomara Castro: ‘La fe no se demuestra en las calles'”, highlights remarks from the president without providing context, transcripts, or sourcing.
President Xiomara Castro, the current head of state, is aligned with the democratic socialist party Libre (Libertad y Refundación), and ElMundo.hn covers her administration with a generally favorable tone. There is no evident editorial criticism in the reporting, and the site prioritizes coverage of her diplomatic and domestic engagements, suggesting a lean favorable to the current government. Still, the lack of overt opinion writing or ideological framing in headlines indicates only a slight bias rather than strong partisanship.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Diario El Mundo Left Biased due to generally favorable coverage of Honduras’ left-leaning administration. We also rate them mixed factually due to poor sourcing practices and a lack of transparency regarding ownership details. (M. Huitsing 08/20/2025)
Source: https://elmundo.hn/
Last Updated on August 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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