El Debate media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give El Debate one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Leans right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. We have seen it on 200 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is El Debate biased?
The rating organisations do not give El Debate one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Leans right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is El Debate left or right?
The rating organisations do not give El Debate one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Leans right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is El Debate reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for El Debate are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What El Debate has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with El Debate’s own report linked underneath.
Iran's army has warned that any new US attack would spread the conflict to a wider geographical area. The warning comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further hostilities and as both the US and Israel hold crucial elections.
El Debate reported it asIran’s Supreme Leader Orders to Respond Immediately and “without Geographical Limits” to Any Threat From the US. (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution aimed at ending the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara and establishing a new political one. A subsequent Russian proposal to extend the existing mission for a year also failed to pass.
El Debate reported it asRussia and the US Veto Each Other at the UN and Leave the Future of the Mission in the Sahara on the Air (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Europeans have become "delayed" regarding peace in Ukraine, suggesting this indicates broader issues. He also noted that while everyone desires peace, similar impressions of a swift resolution have emerged before.
El Debate reported it asPutin Opens the Door to Talk About Peace with Europe Despite Internal Division Within the EU (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
El Debate reported it asPatrick Stewart Dies, Iconic Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, 72, alleged that Portugal and Spain are developing missiles and drones with Kyiv to strike Russia. He said the collaboration could make Iberian weapons makers legitimate Russian targets and linked the defence work to the Iberian housing and cost‑of‑living crisis.
El Debate reported it as“Putin’s Compadre” Accuses Spain and Portugal of Manufacturing Weapons for Kiev and Warns that They Are Targets of War (opens El Debate in a new tab)
The US has expelled a Cuban diplomat following a heated exchange at the UN General Assembly. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated the diplomat shoved and attempted to assault an American staffer, leading Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sign the expulsion papers.
El Debate reported it asScandal at the UN: the Cuban Foreign Minister and His Ambassador Raid the U.S. (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Popular Party, presented his party's list for the Madrid general election on 29 November. He accused the government of inciting unrest and stated his party would bring 'order' if elected.
El Debate reported it asFeijóo Presents His Candidacy for the 29N Elections with Ayuso and Álvarez De Toledo, Live (opens El Debate in a new tab)
The Popular Party and Vox concluded an electoral pact for the 29‑November Senate election, targeting 125‑140 seats for their coalition. Miguel Tellado announced the deal in Genoa, while spokesperson Ester Muñoz said the party was very happy. Vox will drop its lists in nine provinces to block the left‑wing bloc.
El Debate reported it asPP and Vox Could Achieve up to 140 New Seats in the Senate with Their Agreement for 29-N (opens El Debate in a new tab)
The Popular Party (PP) and Vox have agreed to coordinate their Senate candidacies. Vox will withdraw from six provinces, while the PP will do the same in three, aiming to prevent the left from gaining control of the upper house.
El Debate reported it asBuxadé Highlights that the PP and Vox Continue to Negotiate the Candidacy for the Senate: "The Day Is Long" (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
El Debate reported it asLula Da Silva Wins the Elections Closely and Revalidates the Presidency of Brazil (opens El Debate in a new tab)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a Spanish-language video on October 23, 2026, detailing residents' rights when encountering ICE agents. The video advises on warrant requirements and street encounters, drawing both praise and criticism.
El Debate reported it asMamdani Explains to Immigrants in a Video in Spanish How to Defend Myself From ICE (opens El Debate in a new tab)
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced a 10-year framework agreement for the production of at least 850 F-35 fighter jets. Lockheed Martin will invest at least $7 billion in F-35 related projects. The deal requires congressional approval and funding.
El Debate reported it asUnited States Finalises Purchase of 850 F-35 Fighters for Ten Years (opens El Debate in a new tab)
France deployed thousands of police officers to manage protests over living costs and school funding. A planned march in Paris was rerouted to the city's southeastern edge, with authorities citing concerns over potential unrest and damage to businesses.
El Debate reported it asProtests Continue in France with Clashes with the Police, Live (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Weekend unrest in France left roughly 3,000 shops damaged and could generate claims exceeding €13 billion. Authorities launched a digital tool to identify looters, and insurers prepared to assist, though coverage may be limited.
El Debate reported it asFrance Remains Calm During Demonstrations: Paris Is Armored and the Crowd on the Outskirts (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Pedro Sánchez stated that if his Socialist Party continues to govern, abortion rights will be reformed and shielded in the Spanish Constitution. He contrasted his vision with opposition parties, invoking Federico García Lorca.
El Debate reported it asSánchez Promises to Shield Abortion in the Constitution: "No Man Will Ever Speak Out and Control It Again" (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Pedro Sánchez stated that if his Socialist Party continues to govern, abortion rights will be reformed and shielded in the Spanish Constitution. He contrasted his vision with opposition parties, invoking Federico García Lorca.
El Debate reported it asPedro Sánchez Participates in a PSOE Event in Granada, Live (opens El Debate in a new tab)
At a Fort Myers rally, President Donald Trump unveiled a programme to recruit nurses for nursing homes. Reports differ on the funding level, $250 million or $275 million, and on the number of nurses to be hired, ranging from more than 4,000 to at least 5,000.
El Debate reported it asTrump Claims in Florida that U.S. Ships Will "Pass" Through Cuba After the War in Iran (opens El Debate in a new tab)
The Spanish Interior Ministry's Office of Cybersecurity Coordination identified messages on a Daesh‑linked website urging attacks on police and protesters during demonstrations across Europe. The alerts cite knives, explosives and vehicles and name Spain, France, Italy and Portugal as intended targets.
El Debate reported it asInterior Alerts a Jihadist Call to Attack Police and Protesters in Spain (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Police used force to contain protesters in A Coruña during Santiago Abascal's visit. The demonstration, organised by left-wing and independentist groups, led to arrests and injuries. Abascal accused the prime minister of inciting violence.
El Debate reported it asVox Complains Against the Government Delegate in Galicia for Authorizing Radical Protest Next to His Act (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. At least five people were injured. Israel's military stated the men carried firearms. Following the incident, Israel ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank.
El Debate reported it asNetanyahu Orders the "Total Closure" of the West Bank Following a Terrorist Attack that Left Five Wounded (opens El Debate in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for El Debate.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Official site
- eldebate.com
- Seen publishing on
- eldebate.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 200
- Reports listed
- 220
- We could read
- 3
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
217 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 3 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 25 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and El Debate ran the story anyway.
Across the 200 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than El Debate’s on 3 of them. Overall it filed a median of 27 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 2 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 2 November 2026. Ratings pulled 2 November 2026.
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