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Veja
Vejalogo as of 2011
Editorial directorMauricio Lima
CategoriesNews, politics, economy, entertainment, sports and culture
PublisherEditora Abril
Paid circulation184,391 (2021)[1]
First issue11 September 1968;56 years ago(1968-09-11)
CountryBrazil
Based inSão Paulo
LanguagePortuguese
Websiteveja.abril.br
ISSN0100-7122
OCLC2464740

Veja(Portuguese pronunciation:[ˈveʒɐ],English:see,look [at it]) is a Brazilian weeklynews magazinepublished inSão Paulo[2]and distributed throughout the country by mediaconglomerateGrupo Abril.[3][4]It is the leading weekly publication in the country and one of the most influential outlets of the BrazilianPublishing.Vejapublishes articles onpolitics,economics,culture,world events,entertainment,andwar.It also regularly includes editorial pieces related to themes like technology, ecology, and religious debate. It has recurring sections on cinema, television, practical literature, music, and guides on diverse subjects.[5] It has been described as politically aligned withright-wingmovements,[6][7][8]though it does not describe itself as such.[9]

History and profile

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Vejawas first published on 11 September 1968,[3][10]and was subject to censorship by theBrazilian military dictatorshipfrom 1969 to 1976.[11]In 1974 the magazine boosted the sales and the number of subscribers began to increase.[3]Vejais known for its attacks on the worldwide left-wing; for instance, when Cuban rulerFidel Castroleft power, the magazine's front cover read "It was about time!" The magazine supportsfree market economy,more toughness on crime and the promotion ofindividual liberty.Well-known contributors to the magazine includeReinaldo Azevedo,Stephen KanitzandLya Luft.

During its early days,Vejawas known for publishinghoaxesas facts. In 1975 it declared that theLoch Ness Monsterwas real before ultimately recognizing the news were fake.[12]In 1983, it re-published anApril Fools' Dayprank from the British magazineNew Scienceas real. According toVeja,scientists were able to fuse the molecules of acowand atomatoin order to produce tomato-flavored meat.[13]In 1989, it published a controversial piece about singerCazuza,who was terminally ill fromAIDS.It was considered of bad taste and proclaimed that the singer's legacy would not last.[14]The same year, the magazine published a cover praising then presidential hopefulFernando Collor de Mellolaterimpeachedfor corruption.

On 2005, as part of its growing right-wing agenda,Vejadefended the rejection ofthe prohibition of firearms in that year's referendum.According toFolha de S. Paulocolumnist Barbara Gancia,Vejatried to mislead its readers presenting the referendum as a proposition of the ruling Workers' Party (PT) and its owners had aconflict of interestin campaigning against banning firearms;Veja'spublishing company Editora Abril was a business partner of the Birmann family, owner of the Brazilian Cartridge Company. During the same year it was responsible for several news stories about theMensalão scandal.

Vejahad a circulation of 1,086,200 copies in 2010.[15]In April 2012, the editor of the magazine Policarpo Júnior was accused by its rivalCartaCapital,based on information revealed by theFederal Police,of being a close acquaintance of casino owner Carlinhos Cachoeira (gamblingis illegal in Brazil). Cachoeira was then arrested for money laundering. According toCartaCapital,Cachoeira was responsible for arranging and filming the bribery meeting in theCorreioswhich resulted in the Mensalão scandal. Júnior and Cachoeira had exchanged over 200 phone calls during the period investigated. The circulation of the magazine was 1,071,500 copies in 2012.[15]

Controversies

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The magazine is often the target of criticism for its bias, including from journalists Luis Nassif in the special section of his blog[16]and Mino Carta himself in various editions of his magazine Carta Capital.[17][18][19][20][21]Both have filed lawsuits against the magazine and its columnists (in particular Diogo Mainardi) in relation to the accusations made by both parties.

In its 25 May 2007 issue,Vejaran a story on then-Senatepresident,Renan Calheiros,accusing him of accepting funds from alobbyistto pay for the child support of a daughter from an extramarital affair with journalist Monica Veloso.[22]During a speech in his defense given in the Senate floor, Calheiros accusedGrupo Abril,Veja'sparent company, of having violated Brazilian corporate law in relation to its sale of 30% of the capital from its publishing arm to South African media groupNaspers.[23]Abril responded to Calheiros in a press release in which they denied all charges.[24]

In August 2010, theSuperior Electoral CourtpunishedVejafor pro-José Serrabias during its coverage of the2010 presidential election.The magazine published a claim made by Serra's vice-presidential candidateÍndio da Costathat theWorkers' Party(PT) had ties with theFuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia.Vejawas forced to publish arebuttalnote from PT.[25]Prior to the second round of the 2014 presidential election,Vejaanticipated its weekly edition to publish a story claiming that both PresidentDilma Rousseffand her predecessorLuiz Inácio Lula da Silvawere aware of a misappropriation scheme inside the state oil companyPetrobras.[26]The magazine headquarters was attacked by pro-PT protestors.[27]Once againVejawas forced by the Supreme Electoral Court to publish a rebuttal from PT.[28]

In July 2015 the magazine published a story claiming that federal contractor Léo Pinheiro would offer aplea bargainingclaiming that Lula was aware and benefited from the aforementioned corruption case. However, Pinheiro published an article claiming that the statements attributed to him were fake.[29]As such, Lula decided to sueVejafor moral damages.[30][31]On the same issue, the magazine accused former soccer player and SenatorRomárioof having a bank account in thetax havencountry of Switzerland. After being sought by the Senator,Banca della Svizzera Italianaconfirmed that the documents published byVejawere fake. BSI announced that it requested an investigation of the case by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.[32]According to columnist Ricardo Noblat,Veja'sactions might have been orchestrated by the Mayor ofRio de JaneiroEduardo Paes,once Romário is a strong contester in the upcoming municipal election.[33]

Recent circulation history

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Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Total circulation 1,178,100 1,121,600 1,232,700 802,100 546,300 261,300 184,391

References

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  1. ^"Revistas em 2021: impresso cai 28%; digital retrai 21%".Poder360(in Portuguese). 21 March 2022.
  2. ^Library, International and Area Studies."LibGuides: Brazilian Culture: Magazines & Newspapers".guides.library.illinois.edu.Retrieved15 December2023.
  3. ^abcCamilla Amaral (12 October 2009)."The Abril Group and Veja, leaders in the Brazilian publishing market".In a Global.Retrieved6 August2015.
  4. ^Larry Rohter (30 August 1999)."A News Magazine War in Brazil".The New York Times.Retrieved8 August2015.
  5. ^Maringoni, GilbertoVeja vs. Chávez.Observatório de Imprensa - Ano 12 - Nº 327 - 3 May 2005,ISSN1519-7670
  6. ^Victor Ferreira (8 April 2016)."'Everything is wrong with the PM, except his looks': Brazilian magazine hits out at 'narcissistic' Justin Trudeau ".National Post.Retrieved4 May2016.
  7. ^Patrick de Oliveira."The Paranoid Style in Brazilian Politics".Jacobin.Retrieved4 May2016.
  8. ^Anderson Antunes (25 November 2013)."A Conversation With Reinaldo Azevedo, Brazil's Most Hated -- And Widely Read".Forbes.Retrieved4 May2016.
  9. ^"De que lado está VEJA? [What side is Veja on?]".Veja.20 February 2013.Retrieved21 August2018.
  10. ^"A Flourishing Future for Magazines in Brazil".Proof.1 September 2010.Retrieved4 August2015.
  11. ^"Editora Abril S.A.RELATÓRIO DA ADMINISTRAÇÃO,2006, P. 4-5 "(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 11 April 2008.Retrieved7 October2007.
  12. ^Veja
  13. ^ImprensaArchived24 February 2010 at theWayback Machine24 September 2007
  14. ^Entretenimento
  15. ^ab"Print Media Industry in Brazil".The Brazil Business.Retrieved6 August2015.
  16. ^"luis.nassif - O caso de Veja por Luís Nassif".16 December 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 16 December 2009.Retrieved21 August2024.
  17. ^A escalada do muro( “El escalamiento del muro” ), por Mino Carta.
  18. ^Enfim, quem é radical?( “En fin, ¿quién es radical?” ).
  19. ^Não é preciso combater à sombra( “No es preciso combatir la sombra” ).
  20. ^Patética mídia nativa( “Patéticos medios nativos [locales”), por Mino Carta.
  21. ^Mino Carta:Hoje [a Vejaé um desastre total. É um bando de facínoras] ( “Hoy [Veja] es un desastre total. Es una banda de facinerosos” ).
  22. ^Romero, SimonBrazil's Power Dynamics Shifting Amid Political ScandalsNew York Times.11 July 2015
  23. ^Depoimento de Renan Calheiros, dis 04 de setembro
  24. ^Nota da Abril - 4 de setembro.Grupo Abril. Retrieved 7 October 2007.
  25. ^Braga, Isabel."TSE concede ao PT direito de resposta na Revista Veja".O Globo.2 August 2010.
  26. ^NoticiasOctober 2014
  27. ^GloboOctober 2014.
  28. ^CartaCapital
  29. ^CartaCapital
  30. ^Noticias
  31. ^Info Money
  32. ^Noticias
  33. ^O Globo
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