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| Zero Hora | |
|---|---|
| Name | Zero Hora |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Founder | Vicente Rovea |
| Publisher | Grupo RBS |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Headquarters | Porto Alegre |
| Circulation | (see section) |
Zero Hora Zero Hora is a Brazilian daily newspaper based in Porto Alegre, published in Portuguese and serving as a major news outlet in Rio Grande do Sul. Founded in 1927 by Vicente Rovea, it evolved alongside regional developments involving entities such as Grupo RBS and national events like the Brazilian military dictatorship and the Constitution of 1988. The paper is known for its regional focus, investigative reporting, and multimedia expansion amid digital transformations led by players such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Zero Hora was established in 1927 during a period marked by political alignments surrounding figures like Getúlio Vargas and the Revolution of 1930. Early decades saw interactions with press organizations such as the Associação Brasileira de Imprensa and competition with titles including Correio do Povo and O Estado de S. Paulo. In the 1950s and 1960s the outlet covered industrialization in Porto Alegre and agrarian disputes involving groups tied to Latifúndio interests and labor movements connected to unions influenced by Central Única dos Trabalhadores. During the Brazilian military dictatorship (1964–1985) Zero Hora navigated censorship regimes instituted via legal instruments like the AI-5 decree, adjusting its coverage in response to restrictive media policies and the activities of organizations such as the SNI (Serviço Nacional de Informações). The 1980s and 1990s brought a corporate consolidation when Grupo RBS expanded its media holdings, integrating Zero Hora with regional radio and television assets including RBS TV, while national transitions such as the promulgation of the Constitution of 1988 reshaped press freedoms. In the 21st century the title adapted to digital disruption alongside international trends led by The New York Times and The Guardian, investing in online platforms and multimedia journalism.
Zero Hora’s editorial line reflects positions influenced by its proprietors Grupo RBS and historical networks tied to business and political elites in Rio Grande do Sul. Editorial stances have engaged debates involving politicians like Olívio Dutra, José Ivo Sartori, and Germano Rigotto, and economic policies tied to figures such as Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Opinion pages have hosted columnists addressing judicial matters related to institutions such as the Supreme Federal Court and public policy issues connected to the Ministry of Health (Brazil) and the Ministry of Education (Brazil). Coverage priorities include municipal affairs in Porto Alegre, state legislature activity at the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul, and federal developments in Brasília. The newspaper’s cultural sections engage with entities like the Teatro São Pedro, Museu do Trabalho, and festivals including the Porto Alegre Book Fair.
Circulation figures have fluctuated in tandem with broader trends affecting titles such as Folha de S.Paulo and O Globo, with regional competition from newspapers like Correio do Povo influencing market share in Rio Grande do Sul. Readership demographics skew toward urban audiences in Porto Alegre, Caxias do Sul, and Pelotas, including readers affiliated with universities such as the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and business networks connected to the Federation of Industries of Rio Grande do Sul (FIERGS). Circulation audits and estimates reference methodologies used by bodies like the Instituto Verificador de Comunicação and advertising metrics aligned with agencies such as Ibope. Advertising partnerships have included national brands and regional retailers influenced by the performance of sectors represented by BNDES-backed initiatives and agricultural associations such as FARSUL.
The outlet developed online operations to compete with digital natives like BuzzFeed Brasil and legacy digital editions of The Washington Post, launching websites, apps, and social media channels on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Multimedia production spans video journalism, podcasts, and live streams distributed through services such as Spotify and platform partnerships with Google News. Digital investigations have integrated data journalism techniques inspired by projects like the Panama Papers reporting networks, and collaborations with newsroom alliances such as the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. The website features sections on sports covering clubs like Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and Sport Club Internacional, as well as culture, business, and lifestyle verticals.
The newspaper has conducted notable reporting on state-level public administration, infrastructure projects linked to agencies like the DNIT and corruption probes touching officials akin to those involved in the Operation Car Wash environment. It covered major events including the Gaucho Revolt anniversary commemorations, municipal political crises in Porto Alegre, and public-health episodes such as dengue and Zika responses coordinated by the Ministry of Health (Brazil). Zero Hora’s investigative pieces have intersected with judicial proceedings in courts such as the Tribunal de Justiça do Rio Grande do Sul and federal investigations overseen by the Federal Police (Brazil).
Journalists from the paper have been finalists and winners in national prizes administered by organizations like the Associação Brasileira de Jornalismo Investigativo (Abraji), the Prêmio Esso, and state awards administered by the Sindicato dos Jornalistas Profissionais do Rio Grande do Sul. Reporting teams received recognition for coverage of public administration and human-rights themes linked to institutions such as the Ministry of Justice (Brazil) and local NGOs. Visual and photojournalism work has been acknowledged in competitions run by associations such as the Photojournalism Association of Brazil.
The outlet has faced criticism over perceived editorial bias and concentration of media ownership tied to Grupo RBS, prompting debates involving regulatory frameworks overseen by bodies like the Ministry of Communications (Brazil) and antitrust discussions referencing the CADE. Coverage choices and opinion-editorial alignments have provoked responses from politicians including Tarso Genro and civil-society groups such as Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra. Accusations of self-censorship during authoritarian periods drew scrutiny from scholars associated with institutions like the Getulio Vargas Foundation and historians chronicling the Brazilian military dictatorship era. Recent disputes have involved social-media controversies and legal challenges adjudicated in courts like the Supreme Federal Court and state tribunals.
Category:Newspapers published in Brazil