RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Emol.com as Right-Center biased due to its frequent alignment with conservative narratives and corporate-friendly framing. While its reporting often relies on credible sources, inconsistent sourcing practices, such as the lack of hyperlinks to primary sources in some political coverage, reduce transparency. Therefore, we rate its reporting as mostly factual.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.1)
Country: Chile
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website/Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Emol.com (El Mercurio Online) is a Chilean online news platform launched in 1999 as the digital arm of El Mercurio, one of Chile’s oldest (established in 1827) and most influential newspapers. Emol.com provides comprehensive coverage of national and international news, sports, entertainment, technology, and lifestyle.
Read our profile on Chile’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Emol is owned by Empresa Periodistica El Mercurio, a private company linked to the influential Edwards family. According to the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (CMF), the company operates as a closely held corporation with undisclosed ownership details. Revenue is generated through advertising, classified listings like El Mercurio Propiedades, and subscription services, among other streams.
Analysis / Bias
Emol provides a mix of news articles and opinion pieces. Its business coverage frequently relies on credible international sources, such as Bloomberg. For example, the article “Mondelez International Explores Hershey Acquisition” discusses a potential business deal while citing Bloomberg as its primary source, demonstrating the outlet’s reliance on reputable external sources for global economic news.
In political coverage, Emol often emphasizes actions by conservative parties such as the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) while scrutinizing left-leaning figures like President Gabriel Boric. For example, in “Caso Monsalve: UDI Deputies Call for Advisor Resignations,” the outlet amplifies UDI deputies’ criticisms of President Boric’s administration, focusing on allegations of mishandling the “Caso Monsalve” and failures by the President’s advisors. The article’s framing reflects Emol’s center-right editorial stance and emphasizes critiques of left-leaning figures like Boric.
This critical focus extends to broader coverage of Boric’s administration. In “President Gabriel Boric Returns from Vacation and Sets New Agenda,” Emol employs emotive language that highlights controversy and frames contentious aspects of Boric’s administration. The article includes quotes from the President but lacks external links such as official press briefings. While Emol’s reporting is generally factual, its framing and story selection often reflect conservative and corporate-friendly viewpoints, consistent with its parent company’s editorial history.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Emol.com as Right-Center biased due to its frequent alignment with conservative narratives and corporate-friendly framing. While its reporting often relies on credible sources, inconsistent sourcing practices, such as the lack of hyperlinks to primary sources in some political coverage, reduce transparency. Therefore, we rate its reporting as mostly factual. (M. Huitsing 12/10/2024)
Source: https://www.emol.com/
Last Updated on December 10, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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