O Estado de S. Paulo

Political leaning and stance

Across the measured period, the outlet is consistently critical of Donald Trump and of US policy, framing his actions as threats, disruptions and bluffs, especially through tariffs and their effects on Brazil. At home it applies critical scrutiny to both sides: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian government draw a critical or neutral reading depending on the stretch, and the Bolsonaro family is consistently critical, with investigative and legal-trouble framing. Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Argentina's Javier Milei also draw critical treatment. Stance is measured from headlines toward countries and persons; it is not a rating of accuracy.

Based on headlines from January 2026 to August 2026.

Who owns O Estado de S. Paulo

O Estado de S. Paulo was founded in 1875 as A Província de São Paulo and has long been owned by the Mesquita family through Grupo Estado.

What O Estado de S. Paulo covers

Brazil leads, followed by the United States, with China, Israel, the Andean Region and the Southern Cone further back. Politics is the largest topic, with economy a clear second and security and society smaller; the focus is on domestic Brazilian affairs.