LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Metro Brazil as Least Biased due to minimal editorializing of news stories. Its reporting is rated as Mostly Factual as it incorporates credible sources but heavily relies on social media and brief formats typical of commuter tabloids, which can limit the depth and context of its coverage.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.1)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.1)
Country: Brazil
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Metro Brazil is a free commuter tabloid newspaper based in Brazil that provides concise and accessible news to urban commuters. It is part of Metro International, a Swedish media company headquartered in Luxembourg known for pioneering the free newspaper model globally.
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Funded by / Ownership
Metro Brazil is owned by Metro International, which operates numerous free newspapers worldwide. Metro Brazil generates revenue through advertising in its print and digital platforms, sponsored content, and partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
Metro Brazil, as a commuter tabloid, focuses on quick, easily digestible stories aimed at urban audiences. Its articles often present factual information but are framed in an engaging and accessible manner, sometimes relying on social media or public profiles as primary sources.
In review, news is covered by reporters with minimal bias, such as this Pilot and girl who survived helicopter crash remain hospitalized in São Paulo. The paper reports national and world news through the Associated Press.
Editorially, most op-eds are balanced, though more tend to lean slightly left. In general, the news is reported factually and with a slight left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Metro Brazil as Least Biased due to minimal editorializing of news stories. Its reporting is rated as Mostly Factual as it incorporates credible sources but heavily relies on social media and brief formats typical of commuter tabloids, which can limit the depth and context of its coverage. (M. Huitsing 01/20/2025)
Source: https://www.metroworldnews.com.br/
Last Updated on January 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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