Record TV Adjusts Stance on Brazilian Government After Criticism

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Record TV Adjusts Stance on Brazilian Government After Criticism

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In May 2021, Record TV, a Brazilian television network, reportedly adjusted its critical tone towards the Brazilian government following a dispute involving the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in Angola. The network, which is owned by UCKG founder Edir Macedo, had previously criticized the government for its perceived “omission” in addressing the expulsion of 17 Universal Church members from Angola.

The controversy in Angola began in 2019, escalating through 2020 and 2021, with Angolan authorities closing UCKG temples and eventually taking Record TV’s Angolan channels off the air in April 2021, citing improper registration and foreign executives engaging in journalistic activities without proper accreditation. This action was part of an ongoing conflict between Angolan President João Lourenço and Edir Macedo’s interests in the country, with the UCKG accusing the Angolan government of supporting dissident Angolan pastors.

Following Record TV’s initial criticism, reports indicated a change in its coverage. On May 17, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos França, met with the Evangelical Parliamentary Front to discuss the “arbitrary” expulsion of the Universal Church members. This meeting and subsequent reporting by Record TV suggested a more conciliatory approach by the network, highlighting the government’s engagement on the issue. The Evangelical Parliamentary Front, a significant political force in Brazil, often advocates for religious freedom and social policies, and has historically supported the Bolsonaro administration. The crisis in Angola had sparked considerable backlash in Brazil, particularly from UCKG representatives and through reports on Record TV in Brazil, which criticized the Brazilian government’s initial lack of support for the deported Brazilians.

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