Univision – Bias and Credibility

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal 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 liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate Univision as Left-Center biased based on opinion content that moderately favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Univision is a leading American Spanish-language television network established in 1962. It provides a wide range of programming, including news, telenovelas, sports, and entertainment, catering to the Latino community in the United States. With a significant presence across television and digital platforms, Univision plays a key role in addressing the cultural and informational needs of Hispanic audiences. The studio is based in Miami, Florida.

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Funded by / Ownership

Univision is owned by TelevisaUnivision, a media company formed in 2022 by the merger of Grupo Televisa and Univision Communications, targeting Hispanic audiences in the U.S. and Latin America. The company owns extensive media assets, including 36 Spanish-language cable networks, 59 U.S. television stations, and streaming platforms like ViX and Blim TV, with revenue primarily generated through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

Univision reports news with minimal bias such as this Court upholds law banning TikTok in the US if it doesn’t find a buyer. This story, like all others reviewed, is properly sourced. Univision reports world news through Univision staff and other news agencies such as the Associated Press and Spanish news service EFE.

Editorially, Univision appropriately labels opinion content. Often, opinion pieces focus on immigration and hold negative views of Donald Trump, with articles like “How to beat Trump” and “Trump: a threat to Mexico.” In general, news reporting is fact-based and neutral, while opinion content often favors a left-leaning perspective.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Univision as Left-Center biased based on opinion content that moderately favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/08/2024)

Source: https://www.univision.com/