Folha de S.Paulo

Folha de S.Paulo is a Brazilian daily newspaper founded in 1921 and published in São Paulo. It is one of Brazil’s largest newspapers, with extensive national coverage and political reporting.

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Folha da Noite: A São Paulo evening newspaper founded in 1921 that became part of the history of Folha de S.Paulo. This predecessor launched the publishing enterprise that eventually took the Folha name.
Manual da Redação: Folha de S.Paulo’s newsroom stylebook, setting standards for writing, editing, and journalistic practice. Its published rules make the paper’s editorial standards unusually visible.
Brazilian presidential elections: National elections in which Brazilian voters choose the president and vice president. Folha’s polling, campaign reporting, and election-night coverage make these contests central to its work.
O Estado de S. Paulo: A Brazilian daily newspaper founded in 1875 and based in São Paulo. It is a long-standing São Paulo rival with its own editorial traditions and political profile.
Folha da Manhã: A São Paulo morning newspaper founded in 1925 and later consolidated with related Folha publications. It was the morning counterpart to Folha da Noite before the titles merged.
Ombudsman: An independent representative who investigates complaints and critiques an organization’s conduct. Folha’s ombudsman evaluates the paper’s reporting and responds publicly to readers’ criticisms.
Brazilian Congress: Brazil’s bicameral federal legislature, comprising the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate. Coverage of legislative bargaining and oversight is a major part of the paper’s national political reporting.
O Globo: A Brazilian daily newspaper founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1925 and owned by Grupo Globo. It is a major national competitor whose regional roots differ from Folha’s.
Octavio Frias de Oliveira: A Brazilian businessman who acquired the Folha da Manhã group in 1962 and led its expansion. His ownership and management shaped the modern newspaper’s growth.
Datafolha: A Brazilian polling and research institute founded by the Folha group in 1983. Its surveys supply election and public-opinion data frequently covered by the newspaper.