BLINDSPOT REPORT
Tuesday 9 June, 2026

How to read this report

Each story includes a coverage bar. When one side has little coverage, that's a blindspot.

Left Center Right

Media map

Left

  • El Mostrador
  • El Desconcierto
  • The Clinic
  • Ciper Chile
  • Interferencia
  • Radio U. Chile

Center

  • T13
  • Cooperativa
  • BioBio Chile
  • Pauta
  • CNN Chile

Right

  • El Mercurio / Emol
  • La Tercera
  • El Libero
  • Ex-Ante

Same data, opposing narratives

Controversy over intellectual property in the Reconstrucción Nacional project

The topic was covered by left-wing, centrist, and right-wing media, with different approaches on each side.

Context: The change in intellectual property has generated controversy between cultural guilds and the government.
Coverage by leaning
Left 40%
Center 20%
Right 40%
🔎 Why it matters: Balanced coverage allows for a more complete view of the topic, albeit with different approaches from each side.

Kast addresses the conflict with SMEs in the PDG

The topic was covered by right-wing, left-wing, and centrist media, with different approaches.

Context: The conflict within the PDG has drawn criticism toward the Kast government.
Coverage by leaning
Left 40%
Center 20%
Right 40%
🔎 Why it matters: Balanced coverage allows for a more complete view of the subject, albeit with different approaches from each side.

Kast reopens vandalized café and condemns the attack

The issue was covered by right-wing and left-wing media, with different approaches.

Context: Vandalism at the literary café has been a recurring theme in the discussion regarding the social uprising.
Coverage by leaning
Left 50%
Right 50%
🔎 Why it matters: Balanced coverage allows for a more complete view of the issue, albeit with different approaches from each side.

Left blindspots

The future of science cannot be contained in a cage

The issue was covered by left-wing media, without coverage from the right or center.

Context: The article addresses the need for more open public policy for science.
Coverage by leaning
Left 100%
🔎 Why it matters: The lack of coverage by right-wing and centrist media can create an incomplete view of the issue for its readers.

Kast's economic bet reaches Congress with the PDG as a lifeline

The topic was covered by left-wing media, with no coverage from the right or center.

Context: The PDG has played an important role in the approval of economic reforms during the Kast government.
Coverage by leaning
Left 100%
🔎 Why it matters: The lack of coverage by right-wing and centrist media may result in an incomplete view of the topic for its readers.

Extradition of Adriana Rivas - Interferencia |

The topic was covered by left-wing and centrist media, with no coverage from the right.

Context: The extradition of Adriana Rivas has been a subject of interest within the judicial sphere.
Coverage by leaning
Left 50%
Center 50%
🔎 Why it matters: The lack of coverage by right-wing media may result in an incomplete view of the topic for its readers.

Right blindspots

The 'chorreo' lie is analyzed by right-wing and left-wing media

The topic of the 'chorreo' lie was covered by three media outlets, including one centrist and two right-wing, with no coverage from the left.

Context: 'Chorreo' is a social phenomenon that has been discussed in the context of political polarization in Chile.
Coverage by leaning
Center 33%
Right 67%
🔎 Why it matters: The lack of coverage by left-wing media may create an incomplete view of the topic for its readers.

Kast values rapprochement with Bolivia following meeting of foreign ministers

The topic was covered by right-wing and centrist media, with no coverage from the left.

Context: The relationship between Chile and Bolivia has been a recurring theme in international politics.
Coverage by leaning
Center 50%
Right 50%
🔎 Why it matters: The lack of coverage by left-wing media may result in an incomplete view of the subject for its readers.

PriceSmart competes with Chilean retail giants

The topic was covered by right-wing and centrist media, with no coverage from the left.

Context: PriceSmart's entry into the Chilean market has generated interest in the retail sector.
Coverage by leaning
Center 50%
Right 50%
🔎 Why it matters: The lack of coverage by left-wing media can create an incomplete view of the issue for its readers.

The trickle-down lie

Analysis of the coverage regarding the trickle-down lie topic

Right El Mercurio / Emol “All news from Buscador | Emol.com - Emol”
Left El Libero “The lie of the drip”

🔍 Analysis: El Mercurio / Emol presents the topic in general terms, while El Libero approaches it with a more critical and direct focus.

Controversy over changes to intellectual property in the Reconstrucción Nacional project

Analysis of the coverage regarding the intellectual property issue

Right Ex-Ante “Intellectual Property: the Government's controversial regulation that allows the use of content without licenses - Ex-”
Left Radio U. Chile “Music and press guilds reject article from the reconstruction project that violates pro”

🔍 Analysis: Ex-Ante presents the topic from a critical perspective toward the government, while Radio U. Chile approaches it from the viewpoint of the affected guilds.

Kast reopens vandalized café and the attack with a condemnation - Ex-Ante

Analysis of the coverage of the reopening of the vandalized café

Right Ex-Ante “Kast reopens vandalized café and the attack with a condemnation - Ex-Ante”
Left Radio U. Chile “President Kast reopens the Café Literario and compares the vandalism of the social unrest with the ”

🔍 Analysis: Ex-Ante presents the topic from a perspective favorable to the government, while Radio U. Chile approaches it from the viewpoint of social criticism.

Daily summary

9
Stories
15
Outlets
23
Articles

Main topics: the 'chorreo' lie, intellectual property, conflict with SMEs, rapprochement with Bolivia, PriceSmart, vandalized coffee, the future of science, the extradition of Adriana Rivas, Kast's economic bet

Most balanced outlet: T13, for its balanced and objective coverage of various topics

The right didn't cover: The left covered topics such as the future of science and the extradition of Adriana Rivas, which were not addressed by the right
The left didn't cover: The right covered topics such as 'el chorreo' and the entry of PriceSmart, which were not addressed by the left

“The week reflected a clear division in media coverage, where each side prioritized topics that reinforce its narrative, ignoring blind spots that would enrich the public debate.”