The Rio Times media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places The Rio Times as leaning right. We have seen it on 26 published stories of ours.
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Is The Rio Times biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places The Rio Times as leaning right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Rio Times left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places The Rio Times as leaning right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is The Rio Times reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Rio Times are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Rio Times has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Rio Times’s own report linked underneath.
Argentina's government has introduced a bill to Congress that would impose sanctions, including up to 20 years imprisonment, on companies exploiting natural resources in the Falkland Islands without Argentine authorisation. The islands are administered by the UK but claimed by Argentina.
The Rio Times reported it asBritain Defies Argentina With New Falklands Business Guide (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
The Rio Times reported it asA Drone Hit a Saudi Pipeline, Oil Prices Passed US$108, and Brazilian Banks Paid for It (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Donald Trump told reporters in Dublin that Canada and Iran both want to make a deal. He was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. Canada's Trade Minister said no formal talks were scheduled but conversations continue.
The Rio Times reported it asTrump Rules Out Leaving the USMCA (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
The US State Department has approved the sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina for an estimated $140 million. The deal aims to bolster Argentina's military capabilities and aligns with US foreign policy goals.
The Rio Times reported it asUS Approves Four Refurbished Black Hawk Helicopters for Argentina (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Argentine President Javier Milei has suspended his planned trip to London in October. The visit was scheduled for October 23 and 24, during which he was expected to speak at Oxford University. The suspension comes amid heightened tensions over the Falkland Islands, with the Argentine government taking measures against oil companies operating there.
The Rio Times reported it asMilei Suspends London Trip as Falklands Confrontation Deepens (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
The Trump administration is pursuing increased access to Venezuela's mineral resources, including gold. This effort involves consulting US companies on potential investments and aims to counter China's influence in the region, though challenges like illegal mining and weak infrastructure exist.
The Rio Times reported it asMore Than 25 Firms Weigh Venezuela Entry as Licences Widen (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Jamaica is to file a petition with King Charles III seeking legal guidance on slavery reparations. The petition asks the King to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council concerning the legality of slavery and the UK's obligation. The delegation will also discuss the repatriation of cultural artefacts.
The Rio Times reported it asJamaica Reparations Petition Goes Straight to the King (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Argentine President Javier Milei announced sanctions against companies involved in oil projects near the Falkland Islands and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego. The moves come amid renewed tensions over the islands' sovereignty, fueled by remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Rio Times reported it asArgentina Moves to Sanction 45 Names Over Falklands Oil Work (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to use maps that more accurately represent the true relative sizes of countries and continents. The move, driven by African nations, seeks to correct distortions caused by the centuries-old Mercator projection.
The Rio Times reported it asTogo's Equal Earth Map Wins UN Vote, 164 to One (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
The US military has deployed laser technology along the US-Mexico border, downing 11 cartel drones assessed as associated with illicit activity. Reports vary on the total number of drones downed in August, with some citing up to 100.
The Rio Times reported it asMexico Border Drones Were Smugglers', Defence Chief Says (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between September 8 and 10. He will meet with the presidents of each country to discuss cooperation on fighting narcoterrorism, strengthening trade, and supporting Colombia's earthquake recovery.
The Rio Times reported it asRubio Colombia Trip Set for Next Week, With Ecuador and Peru (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, and five Cuban state-linked entities. The sanctions are part of an ongoing effort to increase economic pressure on the island nation.
The Rio Times reported it asUS Sanctions Hit Cuba as Havana Widens Private Business (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
More than 100 people were deported by the United States to Haiti on Thursday, arriving in Cap‑Haitien. Haiti’s foreign‑affairs coordinator said 101 were on board, among them ex‑official Renan Hédouville. Gangs control about 70% of the capital and the UN recorded over 3,050 deaths from January to June.
The Rio Times reported it asUS Deportation Flight Lands 101 People in Haiti (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Sean Sobers landed in Venezuela on 3 September 2026 to pursue a broad agenda covering energy, trade, national security and cross‑border issues. The trip follows fresh contracts and a backdrop of diplomatic strain after a U.S. fleet operated near the Caribbean last year.
The Rio Times reported it asTrinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister Goes to Caracas (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
A UN committee has stated that countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The guidance, published on August 31, 2026, argues that current international obligations require states to address the continuing effects of slavery.
The Rio Times reported it asA UN Committee Says Governments Should Make Banks and Insurers Contribute Over Slavery (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Peru announced on 1 September 2026 that it was severing diplomatic relations with Iran. The government cited Iran's obstruction of nuclear inspections and its restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as key reasons for the decision. Consular relations will continue.
The Rio Times reported it asPeru Cuts Ties with Iran, but Consular Links Remain (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
A U.S.-backed company, North American Blue Energy Partners, is set to take over oilfields in Venezuela previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. The deal grants the U.S. government a significant stake and preferential access to production.
The Rio Times reported it asWhite House Publishes Venezuela Oil Deal Terms as Trump Says Exxon Is Going In (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy confirming the waterway is demined. He issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening immediate destruction for any vessel attempting to lay new mines.
The Rio Times reported it asStrait of Hormuz Declared Open After US Mine-Clearing: What It Means for Latin America (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
The United States is in talks with Venezuela to acquire stakes in over a dozen oil fields. The agreement could significantly increase US strategic petroleum reserves, which have fallen to a 40-year low.
The Rio Times reported it asReports Put 17 Venezuela Oil Fields on the Table in US Talks (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport migrants without legal status, prioritizing those who commit crimes. This marks a significant departure from Colombia's prior policy of offering pathways to residency for Venezuelans.
The Rio Times reported it asColombia Criminal Groups Face Deportation Order and New Offensive (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
- Media Bias/Fact CheckleanRightCheck it
How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
- Matthias CamenzindBillionairedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- riotimesonline.com
- Seen publishing on
- riotimesonline.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
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
- 26
- Reports listed
- 26
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
26 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.
On 7 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and The Rio Times ran the story anyway.
Across the 26 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Rio Times: its report arrived a median of 34 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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