🇧🇷 Folha de S.Paulo

About Folha de S.Paulo

Folha de S.Paulo is owned by Grupo Folha, a family-owned media conglomerate controlled by the Frias family. Grupo Folha also owns UOL, Datafolha, and other media and printing enterprises. In 2019, government and state-owned company funds for advertising constituted only 2% of the company's total revenue.

Folha de S.Paulo, founded in 1921, operates on editorial principles of pluralism, non-partisanship, critical journalism, and independence, as outlined in its 'Projeto Folha'. It is considered a newspaper of record in Brazil. While Ground News rates its bias as 'unknown' due to a lack of ratings from major bias trackers, its stated commitment to pluralism and historical critical coverage of various administrations suggest an independent stance. The outlet was the first in Brazil to adopt an ombudsman role. Brazil's media environment, though vibrant, sees journalists facing threats, harassment, and violence, particularly those covering corruption and crime, and defamation is subject to criminal penalties. Reporters Without Borders and Freedom House have highlighted issues such as illegal surveillance of journalists under previous administrations and judicial harassment. The recent headline sample reflects a focus on national political events, government actions, and legislative processes