LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate TVN News as Least Biased due to its neutral tone, balanced story selection, and consistent attribution to official and wire-service sources. We also rate TVN News as High for factual reporting, as it demonstrates transparent ownership, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Panama
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
TVN News is a Panamanian news outlet operated by Televisora Nacional de Panamá, Canal 2, as described on its Who We Are page. The outlet states that it is Panama’s leading website for news and innovation, emphasizing accuracy, responsibility, and independence. TVN Noticias outlines a clear editorial mission, identifies newsroom leadership, and highlights its nationwide television and digital presence. The outlet operates from Panama City and serves both national and international audiences through television, web, and social media platforms.
Read our profile on Panama’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
TVN News is part of Televisora Nacional de Panamá, S.A., which operates Canal 2 and related media properties. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising across television broadcasts and digital platforms.
Analysis / Bias
TVN News is a mainstream national broadcaster and digital news site that primarily publishes straight news reporting. International coverage frequently relies on wire services such as AFP, as demonstrated in the article Colombia fortifies its border with Venezuela under threats from the United States, which is clearly attributed to AFP and includes on-the-ground reporting.
Political and foreign policy reporting, including Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” sends a murky message to US rivals, provides contextual analysis while attributing claims to named officials, analysts, and institutions. The article distinguishes between reported statements and expert commentary without using emotionally loaded or ideological framing.
Domestic reporting, such as Capac signs new collective agreement with seven construction unions, focuses on labor relations and economic developments using neutral language, official statements, and clearly identified institutional sources. Across reviewed articles, TVN News consistently credits sources and maintains low bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate TVN News as Least Biased due to its neutral tone, balanced story selection, and consistent attribution to official and wire-service sources. We also rate TVN News as High for factual reporting, as it demonstrates transparent ownership, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/05/2026)
Source: https://www.tvn-2.com/
Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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