EL NACIONAL media bias and reliability
EL NACIONAL is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 107 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is EL NACIONAL biased?
EL NACIONAL is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is EL NACIONAL left or right?
EL NACIONAL is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is EL NACIONAL reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for EL NACIONAL. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What EL NACIONAL has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with EL NACIONAL’s own report linked underneath.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York. The meeting, expected to take place at the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on international issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.
EL NACIONAL reported it asAxios: Trump Evaluates Meeting with Delcy Rodriguez During the UN General Assembly (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new sanctions on eight Cuban companies and three military officers. The companies are linked to mineral exploitation, including nickel extraction, and military research and development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions aim to prevent Cuban resources from sustaining the security apparatus.
EL NACIONAL reported it asUnited States Imposes New Sanctions on Eight Cuban Companies and Three Military Officers (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump will personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. This rare airport reception precedes bilateral meetings and a state dinner.
EL NACIONAL reported it asTrump Will Do Xi the Rare Honor of Receiving Him at the Foot of His Plane in Washington (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
EL NACIONAL reported it asThe Fed Raises Rates and Anticipates Further Increases Before the End of 2026 (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that all 10 fugitives on the FBI's Most Wanted list have been captured during President Donald Trump's second term. The final fugitive was apprehended in Venezuela over the past weekend.
EL NACIONAL reported it asFBI Confirms Capture in Venezuela of Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre, the Last Fugitive on His List of the Most Wanted (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
A former Google DeepMind employee has joined a growing chorus of AI researchers warning that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. Bilal Chughtai stated that time may be running out to avoid this outcome.
EL NACIONAL reported it asGoogle’s Former Researcher DeepMind Warns About the Existential Risks of Artificial Intelligence (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
EL NACIONAL reported it asRepublican Thomas Massie Presses Charges Against Peter Hegseth for Actions in Iran and the Capture of Maduro (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
EL NACIONAL reported it asChronology of the Alex Saab Case: Maduro's Minister Pleading Guilty to Money Laundering in the U.S. (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has stated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Iran's conditions are met. He responded to US President Donald Trump's statements about being open to negotiations, asserting that the balance of power regarding oil and the straits has changed.
EL NACIONAL reported it asIran Refuses to Negotiate with the US as Long as Its Conditions Are Not Met (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has announced it will upgrade its diplomatic relations with Venezuela, including the appointment of an ambassador. The UK stated the move is intended to bolster its ability to support a democratic transition in Venezuela, clarifying it does not alter its assessment of past elections.
EL NACIONAL reported it asUnited Kingdom Raises Level of Diplomatic Relations with Venezuela · Global Voices (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding calling for self-determination and independence referendums. The meeting followed US President Donald Trump's public support for Irish unity.
EL NACIONAL reported it asThe Leaders of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales Come Together to Claim Their Right to Independence From the United Kingdom (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
EL NACIONAL reported it asChina Does Not Want Space to Become a Battlefield (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
EL NACIONAL reported it asChina Does Not Want Space to Become a Battlefield (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and promised unwavering support.
EL NACIONAL reported it asKim Jong-UN Promises His "Unchangeable Support" to Vladimir Putin in the War Against Ukraine (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that nearly 80 immigrant detainees at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility were held in small metal enclosures for periods ranging from several minutes to nearly two hours. The report described the enclosures as 'highly unconventional' and a risk to detainee health and safety.
EL NACIONAL reported it asThe Cages Where Migrants Were Locked up in Florida's "Alcatraz of Alligators" (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
EL NACIONAL reported it asAlex Saab Anticipates Pleading Guilty This Tuesday Before a Miami Court (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
EL NACIONAL reported it asTrump Calls the Existential Risks of Artificial Intelligence "Patrana" and Refuses to Impose Regulations on the Sector (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
EL NACIONAL reported it asTrump Calls the Existential Risks of Artificial Intelligence "Patrana" and Refuses to Impose Regulations on the Sector (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that trilateral negotiations concerning Ukraine could potentially resume in October. He stated that Russia does not rule out this possibility, though no specific dates have been set.
EL NACIONAL reported it asKremlin Does Not Rule Out Resumption of Trilateral Negotiations with Ukraine in October (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he could resolve any conflict over the Falkland Islands, calling a war between the UK and Argentina a "potential disaster." He suggested the UK might be unwilling to travel the distance to defend the islands, citing domestic issues.
EL NACIONAL reported it asConflict Between Argentina and the United Kingdom over Malvinas Would Be a "Disaster," Trump Says (opens EL NACIONAL in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed EL NACIONAL. We asked on 4 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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- elnacional.com
- Seen publishing on
- elnacional.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
- 107
- Reports listed
- 114
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
114 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. EL NACIONAL has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 107 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than EL NACIONAL’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 26 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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