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 appealing 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 Globo as Right-Center Biased based on recurring critical framing of left-of-center governments and coverage patterns that emphasize scandals involving the Workers’ Party. We rate its Factual Reporting as High due to generally consistent sourcing, professional newsroom standards, and strong institutional capacity, despite a noted editorial slant.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: Brazil
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Launched on March 24, 2000, Globo.com is the primary digital portal for Grupo Globo, Brazil’s largest media conglomerate. Evolving from a 1998 World Cup online project, it consolidates news (G1), sports (GE), entertainment (Gshow), and other content from the group’s TV Globo and O Globo newspaper brands. Globo also operates celebrity and lifestyle sites, including Revista Quem.
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Funded by / Ownership
Globo is owned by Grupo Globo and has historically been controlled by the Marinho family. Globo is primarily funded through advertising revenue, with income generated from ads across its news, entertainment, lifestyle, and digital platforms.
Analysis / Bias
Globo publicly asserts editorial independence and adherence to professional journalistic standards, but critics argue that its history and editorial decisions indicate substantial political influence. Historically, Globo supported Brazil’s 1964 military dictatorship and participated in the marginalization of pro-democracy voices; the organization later acknowledged and apologized for this stance in 2013, as reported by The Guardian. Left-of-center political figures and media outlets have long accused Globo of favoring conservative policy outcomes and opposing leftist governments, particularly during the political turmoil surrounding the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. Critics contend that Globo’s coverage often emphasizes scandals and controversies involving certain parties, most notably the Workers’ Party, while providing less contextual balance that might present those parties in a more favorable or nuanced light.
One illustrative example appears in a January 15, 2026 G1 article covering the EU–Mercosur agreement. The headline focuses on President Lula’s absence from the signing and states that he “wants a ‘victory photo’ with the European summit”. This framing assigns motive and foregrounds political optics rather than the substance of the diplomatic agreement itself, potentially steering readers toward a more skeptical or critical interpretation of Lula’s actions. Such headline construction is cited by critics as reflecting a right-leaning or establishment bias in how political intent is portrayed.
At the same time, some analysts argue that Brazilian media, including Globo, does not fit neatly into a fixed left–right ideological category, but instead shifts with broader political dynamics. Conservative and far-right figures, including Jair Bolsonaro, have repeatedly attacked Globo in response to reporting they perceive as hostile, suggesting the outlet is also willing to publish coverage critical of right-wing leadership depending on circumstances and editorial priorities.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Globo as Right-Center Biased based on recurring critical framing of left-of-center governments and coverage patterns that emphasize scandals involving the Workers’ Party. We rate its Factual Reporting as High due to generally consistent sourcing, professional newsroom standards, and strong institutional capacity, despite a noted editorial slant. (M. Huitsing 01/16/2026)
Source: https://www.globo.com/
Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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