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 Sur in English as Right-Center Biased due to its subtle conservative framing of political figures and social issues. It is rated Mostly Factual in reporting because, despite its factual tone, it often lacks external references to verify its claims, limiting transparency.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.1)
Country: Spain
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
SUR in English is the English-language version of SUR, a Spanish newspaper based in Málaga, Spain. It provides news coverage of local, national, and international events, with a particular focus on the Costa del Sol and Andalusia region. The publication aims to serve the English-speaking expatriate community in southern Spain, delivering news on a variety of topics, including politics, culture, business, sports, and tourism.
Read our profile on Spain’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Sur in English is owned by Prensa Malagueña, S.A., which is part of the Grupo Vocento media conglomerate. The website generates revenue through digital advertising, subscriptions, and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
The publication often presents a balanced view but tends to lean toward a conservative perspective, particularly when covering political figures like the current Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, who leans center-left. For instance, the title, “Pedro Sánchez gets out and about again after deciding to stay on as Spanish PM,” employs casual language that diminishes the gravity of Sánchez’s political decisions. Furthermore, the article emphasizes controversies, such as the investigation into his wife. It prominently features critiques from opposition figures, like Feijóo’s claim that Sánchez has “no limit to his lust for power.” These elements suggest a subtle critical tone aligned with a conservative-leaning narrative.
The publication also covers broader social issues, such as its recent article, “Report finds that LGTBI+ Spaniards have suffered increased discrimination.” While this piece raises awareness of discrimination against the LGTBI+ community, its tone remains largely neutral, focusing on factual findings rather than adopting a strongly supportive or activist stance. This reflects the publication’s tendency to address such issues factually while avoiding alignment with progressive advocacy.
Similarly, the piece “Surge in the number of migrants arriving by boat on the shores of Spain” discusses increased migration with a neutral tone but lacks deeper analysis or contextual exploration, which may reflect an effort to maintain a conservative balance on contentious topics. The article provides detailed statistics, such as “more than 7,000 migrant arrivals in the first two weeks of November,” and comparisons with previous years. However, it does not cite external sources or provide links to the Ministry of the Interior’s data or other official reports. This lack of transparency in referencing can limit readers’ ability to verify the accuracy of the statistics or explore the broader context, such as policies influencing these trends, including agreements between Sánchez’s government and Morocco. Across these articles, the consistent lack of external references or links limits readers’ ability to verify information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Sur in English as Right-Center Biased due to its subtle conservative framing of political figures and social issues. It is rated Mostly Factual in reporting because, despite its factual tone, it often lacks external references to verify its claims, limiting transparency. (M. Huitsing 11/22/2024)
Source: https://www.surinenglish.com/
Last Updated on November 22, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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