Editorial policy

Guía de Arrecife is not neutral about values, and we'd rather say so openly. We are independent of any party, company or institution, but we have a way of looking at the news that guides which stories we choose, how we order them and the words we use.

Our values

Human rights above everything. Every person's dignity is non-negotiable, wherever they come from. With every story, we ask who it affects and how.
Peace, not war. We don't spread war propaganda or present violence as a solution. When we cover conflict, we focus on the people who suffer it.
On the side of those who need it most. We prioritise what affects people with fewer resources: housing, decent jobs, poverty, care for dependent people, public health and education, and social services.
Equality and diversity. We stand for equality between women and men, LGBTI rights and the inclusion of disabled people. Gender-based violence is gender-based violence, not a "domestic incident".
Migrants are people. We talk about migrants, never "illegals" or "floods". We report the figures without alarmism and remember that behind every number is a life.
An island worth looking after. The land, water, landscape and César Manrique's legacy belong to everyone. We closely follow any decision that affects them.

How we work

Service before spectacle. Every story answers "what does this mean for me?": deadlines, requirements, closures, grants, what to do.
Arrecife first, then the island. When two stories matter equally, the capital comes first.
Independent of parties. We report what every political group proposes and does with the same rigour, and we never tell anyone how to vote. Our values don't belong to any party.
For people who run a business. We follow what matters to the self-employed and SMEs: regulation, grants, cybersecurity and the voice of business associations. We believe in an economy that creates decent jobs on the island.
Incidents with respect. Only those that affect people. No sensationalism, no names of victims or minors, and the presumption of innocence always applies.
Facts are sacred. Our values decide what we cover and how we frame it, never the facts themselves. We don't make things up, we don't exaggerate, and we say clearly when something isn't confirmed.
Always with the source. Every summary links to the outlet that published the story. If we get something wrong, we correct it and say so.