Folha de Sao Paulo conducted a critical interview with former President Jair Bolsonaro amid court proceedings, pressing him on controversial issues such as alleged election interference, vaccine card forgery, and his broader stance on constitutional measures. The interview demonstrates the newspaper’s commitment to rigorous journalistic inquiry and accountability when dealing with far‐right authoritarian figures.

On July 2, 2023, Folha de São Paulo published a series of testimonies from detainees involved in the January 8, 2023 invasion and depredation of the Três Poderes buildings, providing critical evidence on the rise of violent populism and threats to democratic institutions in Brazil.

Folha de São Paulo published an investigative report on June 21, 2023, detailing how nearly half of the campaign donations to São Paulo councilors during the 2020 elections came from the real estate sector. The report scrutinizes potential undue influence on urban planning decisions and highlights the interplay of money and politics, reinforcing democratic transparency.

Folha de São Paulo published an investigative report detailing multiple censorship cases during Jair Bolsonaro’s administration, including restrictions on politically themed artistic expressions during cultural celebrations. The report highlights governmental attempts to suppress political dissent and artistic freedom, reinforcing democratic values and providing transparency amid authoritarian pressures.

On 21 September 2020, Human Rights Minister Damares Alves threatened legal action against Folha de São Paulo following revelations of governmental efforts to suppress media freedom. This action underscores the ongoing authoritarian pressures faced by independent media in Brazil.