Folha de S.Paulo media bias and reliability
Folha de S.Paulo is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 170 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Folha de S.Paulo biased?
Folha de S.Paulo 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 Folha de S.Paulo left or right?
Folha de S.Paulo is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Folha de S.Paulo reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Folha de S.Paulo. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Folha de S.Paulo has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Folha de S.Paulo’s own report linked underneath.
Venezuela's government and opposition are reportedly close to an agreement to transfer approximately $4 billion in gold reserves from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The gold has been held in London since 2019.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asGold: Venezuela Negotiates to Transfer Reservations to USA - 18/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it as2025 Is Among the Driest Years for the Rivers of the Planet - 18/09/2026 - Environment (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asBrazilian Finds New Species of Feline, the 1st Since 1923 - 17/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Huawei has announced plans to release four new Ascend AI chips within the next three years, aiming to compete with Nvidia. The Ascend 950 chip will feature proprietary high-bandwidth memory, a key technological advancement for China. The company also plans new computing power supernodes.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asHuawei Limits Sales of AI Chips Abroad - 17/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asRussia Pushes Trump Not to Pass New Sanctions (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asTrump Threatens to Increase Tariffs Against the EU if Canada Is Integrated Into the Bloc - 17/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asMacklemore Announces that He Will Donate Cache to Palestine Cause - 16/09/2026 - Celebrities (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Michael Kremer, a 2019 Nobel laureate in Economics, has been appointed the World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. He is scheduled to take up the position on 1 October 2026, replacing Indermit Gill.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asWorld Bank Names Nobel in Economics as Next Chief Economist - 16/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the company at approximately $1.2 trillion. This comes as the AI firm considers its timeline for a potential initial public offering.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asOpenAI Can Make New Capture Before IPO - 16/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asUSA Restricted Visas to People From South Africa (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asUSA: Kennedy Center Closes After Judge Sweep Trump's Name (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asFinneas Leaves Tour of Ed Sheeran After Departure of Macklemore - 15/09/2026 - Illustrated (opens Folha de S.Paulo 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.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asAlly of Maduro, Alex Saab Pleads Guilty in the US (opens Folha de S.Paulo 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.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asAlly of Maduro, Alex Saab Pleads Guilty in the US (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asU.S. Face Shortage of Munitions with War in Iran (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a select group of Canadian products, including motorboats and steel, while simultaneously removing tariffs on others like cement and toilet paper. The measures are part of an escalating trade war between the two nations.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asUSA Retaliate Canada and Increase Rates of some Products to 50% - 15/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo 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.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asAI Can Kill All Humans, Says Ex-GoogleMind - 15/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Failure to reform the World Trade Organization could reduce global GDP by approximately 10% by 2050, according to a new WTO report. The organization faces challenges from geopolitical tensions and shifts in trade dynamics.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asLack of Reforms in the WTO Can Cost 5% of Global GDP - 15/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Renowned Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, 94, has been diagnosed with cancer in his digestive system. He is receiving palliative care at his home in Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, Brazil, his institute announced on Monday, September 14.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asCacique Raoni Suffers From Cancer and Receives Palliative Care - 14/09/2026 (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
Folha de S.Paulo reported it asIn Defeat to Trump, U.S. Supreme Court Denies Request to Restrict Voting by Mail (opens Folha de S.Paulo in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Folha de S.Paulo. We asked on 4 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
- Grupo FolhaMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Official site
- folha.com.br
- Seen publishing on
- redir.folha.com.br, folha.com.br
- 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
- 170
- Reports listed
- 178
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
178 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. Folha de S.Paulo has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 170 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Folha de S.Paulo’s on 3 of them. Overall it filed a median of 20 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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