Al Jazeera Journalism Review

Rita Freire

Brazilian journalist, specialising in international politics at the São Paulo School of Sociology and Politics Foundation, manager of the Ciranda network of journalists, former president of the Board of Trustees of Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), Ciranda representative on the International Council of the World Social Forum (WSF).

Writer’s Articles

Media Monopoly in Brazil: How Dominant Media Houses Control the Narrative and Stifle Criticism of Israel

An in-depth analysis exploring the concentration of media ownership in Brazil by large companies, and how this shapes public and political narratives, particularly by suppressing criticism of Israel.

Echos of Israeli Discourse in Latin American Media on Gaza

Heavily influenced by US and Israeli diplomatic efforts, Latin American media predominantly aligns with and amplifies the Israeli perspective. This divergence between political actions and media representation highlights the complex dynamics shaping Latin American coverage of the Gaza conflict.

Published on: 23 Nov, 2023