Independent Español media bias and reliability
Independent Español is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 325 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Independent Español biased?
Independent Español 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 Independent Español left or right?
Independent Español is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Independent Español reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Independent Español. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Independent Español has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Independent Español’s own report linked underneath.
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
Independent Español reported it asRussia and China Veto US Proposal for UN Experts to Continue Monitoring Sanctions Against Iran (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
Abu Zubaydah, held at Guantanamo Bay for two decades without charges, appeared at a hearing to review his detention. A U.S. official described him as a trusted facilitator for Osama bin Laden, while his attorneys argued he was never an al-Qaida member and poses no threat.
Independent Español reported it asHearing Reviews Detention of Man Who Has Been in Guantánamo for 20 Years (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Independent Español reported it asWhat Needs to Be Known About Russia’s Parliamentary Vote and Its Main Parties (opens Independent Español 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.
Independent Español reported it asHuawei Presents New Chip Technologies While Accelerating the AI Race with Nvidia (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California
Trust 42U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has blocked immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine a person is likely to escape. The order applies to the Central District of California and follows a lawsuit by immigrant advocacy groups.
Independent Español reported it asFederal Judge Restricts Migration Arrests Without Court Order in Southern California · Global Voices (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses significant risks that require global coordination and stronger oversight. This comes as public alarm about AI's potential dangers grows, while former US President Donald Trump maintains existing safeguards are sufficient.
Independent Español reported it asGuterres Calls for Global Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Security (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
A super PAC linked to Donald Trump, No Going Back PAC, has reported spending approximately $21 million on independent expenditures in competitive Senate and House races. The largest Senate expenditures targeted Democratic candidates.
Independent Español reported it asTrump-Aligned Groups Channel Money to Mid-Term Elections (opens Independent Español 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.
Independent Español reported it asWalls Surround the Main Building of the Kennedy Center After Trump-Like Meeting Vote to Close It (opens Independent Español 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.
Independent Español reported it asRepublican Representative Introduces Resolution to Depose Pete Hegseth · Global Voices (opens Independent Español 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.
Independent Español reported it asThe Fed Raises Its Key Rate for the First Time in Three Years, Challenging Trump (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit, created in 2021, is plagued by staffing problems, leading to case backlogs and families not receiving necessary victim services. Federal spending has increased, but a significant portion of funds are redirected, and many positions remain unfilled.
Independent Español reported it asLack of Personnel Hinders the Search for Missing Indigenous People in the United States (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
Independent Español reported it asBelarus Frees 25 Prisoners in Exchange for the US Lifting some Sanctions, According to Envoy (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new European Heatwave Plan and a future firefighting fleet. The announcement follows a summer of record heat across the EU, which scientists linked to climate change and which caused tens of thousands of additional deaths.
Independent Español reported it asEU Plans to Form a Fleet of Firefighters After Deadly Summer Heat Wave (opens Independent Español 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.
Independent Español reported it asTrump Administration Increases Sanctions on South Africa for Alleged Discrimination Against Whites · Global Voices (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
Independent Español reported it asSatellite Images Show that Earth Lost 11 Billion Tons of Ice in 47 Years (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
Independent Español reported it asEU Head Calls for a Security Mechanism to Respond to Incidents of Drones and Sabotage (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
Independent Español reported it asPresident of the European Commission Proposes to Veto Social Networks to Children Under 13 (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
Independent Español reported it asSouth Korean Court Orders North Korea to Pay $32.5 Million for Blowing up a Joint Office (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
A trade war between the United States and Canada has led to reciprocal tariffs on approximately $20 billion of goods. Small business owners report increased costs and reduced sales, exacerbated by rising energy prices linked to the Iran war.
Independent Español reported it asIran's War Raised Prices; Now US-Canada Dispute Adds Pressure to Small Businesses · Global Voices (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Independent Español reported it asUS Plans to Send Powerful Bombs to Israel for $2.8 Billion in Arms Sales (opens Independent Español in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Independent Español. We asked on 3 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
We hold no ownership record for Independent Español.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- independentespanol.com
- Seen publishing on
- independentespanol.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
- 325
- Reports listed
- 330
- We could read
- 2
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
328 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 2 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Independent Español has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 325 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Independent Español: its report arrived a median of 19 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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