1. Mission and public interest
Sergipe em Contexto covers news of public relevance across Sergipe, focusing on usefulness, accuracy and responsible context. We cover all 75 municipalities without assuming that the capital speaks for the entire state. We choose stories based on social impact, timeliness, consequences and the reliability of available evidence.
2. Sources and verification
We seek documents, official records, datasets, interviews and people with first-hand knowledge. When a story comes from a public-agency statement, police report, press release or interested party, we identify that origin; repeating a statement does not constitute independent verification.
We attempt to check dates, numbers, municipalities, names and implementation status. Anonymous sources require a specific reliability and public-interest assessment. Rumors, viral posts and out-of-context media are not evidence by themselves.
3. Facts, claims and uncertainty
We distinguish proposal, announcement, formal decision, implementation and measured result. For public works, spending, contracts and policies, we describe the documented stage instead of presenting expectations as achievements. Conflicting accounts are attributed, and unresolved questions remain clearly identified.
4. Politics and institutions
In coverage of government, parties, public officials and elections, we distinguish public records from statements, interpretations and commentary. The newsroom does not provide partisan endorsements. Election procedures, schedules and rules must be verified with the relevant authorities.
5. Crime, safety and investigations
Crime reports, arrests and investigations require proportional language and clear attribution. Suspicion, accusation, formal charges and conviction are distinct stages. We respect the presumption of innocence, avoid sensational images and minimize unnecessary exposure of victims, relatives, minors and vulnerable people.
6. Health and public services
Health reporting identifies its sources, dates and context. News is not personal medical advice. Details about office hours, services, registration periods, vacancies or public programs can change, so we aim to point readers to responsible agencies for confirmation.
7. Data and statistics
Whenever material, indicators should specify their source, period, unit, geographical coverage and method. We do not present forecasts as observed results or confuse counts with rates. Significant changes in methodology and sampling limits should be explained.
8. Corrections and replies
Material errors should be corrected transparently and proportionately. Updates to developing stories may be marked so that earlier knowledge is distinguished from later confirmation. People and organizations mentioned in our coverage can request correction or submit a statement through our contact email.
9. Editorial independence
Advertising purchases should not determine news selection or conclusions. Partnerships and paid materials, if any, must be labeled. Relevant conflicts of interest should be disclosed where they affect readers' interpretation.
10. Images, AI and rights
Photos, footage and documents should be used with appropriate attribution and respect for rights. Illustrations and synthetic images must not be presented as documentary evidence. AI tools may support editorial work, but people remain responsible for verification, context and publication.
11. Privacy and participation
Public interest does not eliminate the need to assess privacy, safety and the necessity of publishing personal data. Reader tips are not automatically published and may require additional verification and protection of sources.
Editorial contact: contato@vozsergipana.online.