TV 247

Brasil 247 is a Brazilian news and political analysis website with an editorial line identified with the political left. It was founded in March 2011 by journalist Leonardo Attuch, who currently holds the position of CEO and member of the editorial board. It was created to serve a watchdog function that aimed to break the link between corporations and governments, modeling it on American political blogs like AlterNet and Daily Kos. The website is managed by Editora 247, which also controls the YouTube channel TV 247. Its stated mission is to "empower the public through information and knowledge, and to promote the uncompromising defense of a full democracy." The website is seen as pro-Workers' Party, with opponents accusing it of being funded by that party.