Spanish Language News & Media
Argentina
Infobae is the leading news portal within the country that is also read in other places, such as Mexico. It offers several versions of its online portal, aimed at these countries and Latin America in general. It was the first among all Argentine newspapers to start using social networks to promote communication with its readers, which has helped it a lot in its growth process. Infobae was founded in 2002 and quickly became one of the most read online newspapers in Argentina. Originally, its purpose was to be the digital counterpart of the BAE newspaper, but this move to other hands soon after, leaving Infobae as an independent portal. Today they are part of Grupo Infobae, a chain of sites and media, including a streaming television channel. This newspaper has stood out for its great success. Their commitment to social networks and digital content proved to be very effective, putting them at the forefront among all left-wing and right-wing newspapers in Argentina. The portal has more than 2 million followers in networks and regularly together with millions of visits to its page. Here the reader can find the most relevant news from Argentina and the world, as the site has a more generalized focus. Their reports are of high quality and are made with a lot of social conscience, something that has helped them to be allies of important newspapers from other countries, such as Vice and the Washington Post. It is the most popular portal in its field where all kinds of readers can find interesting content.
If Infobae is the leading newspaper in terms of general information, Clarín is one of the best sources of today’s news in Argentina. It was founded on August 28, 1945 and since then it has been one of the main media in the country. Its printed version has the largest circulation among all the newspapers in Argentina, while the digital version is the third most consulted Spanish language newspaper in the world. Clarín also offers several editions of its portal aimed at different Spanish-speaking countries. It is part of the Clarín Group which includes other media. The newspaper has a rather critical tone and focuses on high impact news, paying special attention to topics such as sports and entertainment. It has a tabloid-style design that has served it very well and has set trends in different areas. It was one of the first to see the potential of the Internet, as they launched their website in 1995. Since then, it has become one of the most visited websites in Argentina.
Olé is part of the Clarín Group and specializes in news from Argentina in the field of sports. It is one of the most popular sports newspapers in the country. It was founded in May 1996 with a new concept that immediately captured the attention of the public and many professionals within the field. It has received multiple awards for its journalistic quality and design. Olé specializes in soccer news, although news about all kinds of sports can also be found here. It gives a place to the opinions of diverse authors and seeks to analyze in a critical way what is happening in different disciplines. The newspaper highlights the best athletes and players, as well as those who distinguish themselves by negative behavior. The website offers all the contents of the printed version and an archive of previous news items. In social networks, the newspaper has been a success, as more than 4 million people follow it to find out the best sports news now.
pEl Cronista is another of Argentina’s general information newspapers. It was founded in 1908 and its first online edition came out in 1994. It is the first newspaper to be published on the Internet, and at the time of its foundation it was the only business newspaper in the country. It has always been an independent newspaper with a critical voice. In the 80s, the newspaper took a different format and began to spread massively in the capital and throughout the country, although they also had a model. In the 80s the newspaper also took its current name. It is an excellent source of news from Argentina and the world that offers an agile coverage to all the news. It is one of the newspapers in Argentina with the highest audience. Compared to other newspapers, it also has a much longer history that gives it a unique perspective. Over the years, El Cronista has evolved along with the country.
La Nación is another of the newspapers in Argentina that is in Buenos Aires and is read throughout the country. It has an illustrious and interesting history, since it was founded by Bartolomé Mitre, one of the country’s presidents. It was first published in 1870, so it has more than a century and a half of presence in Argentina. Its digital version occupies one of the first places among the most visited Spanish language newspapers. At least 7 million people are regular readers. La Nación, originally, supported Mitre and was published by its descendants until the present. Its political orientation is conservative liberalism and it has achieved national and international recognition for its high quality and journalistic work. It has been awarded many times over the years and its circulation is one of the widest in Argentina. Several world-class writers have worked here, from Miguel de Unamuno to Mario Vargas Llosa. The newspaper has an excellent professional level that has made it so popular among people. Its work and professional career are impressive. Without a doubt, it is a newspaper worth consulting. It stands out for its political coverage, variety of topics and opinion columns.
Perfil is another excellent representative of the Argentinean press. It was founded in Buenos Aires in 1998 as a newspaper of the publishing house Perfil. It began its trajectory as a digital newspaper that later had a printed edition, the opposite process of other newspapers in Argentina, however, this version did not last long. In 2005, it was re-launched and its digital edition continues to come out constantly. The mission of this newspaper has always been pure and critical journalism towards current events and personalities, as well as its competitors, such as the Clarín Group. Throughout the years, Perfil has been a controversial newspaper that, nevertheless, has always had readers who prefer it over other options.
Los Andes was first broadcast in 1883, when Adolf Calle was the founder. Since its origin, it seeks to portray everything that happens in Mendoza, Argentina and the rest of the world. It became the first digital newspaper in the country, making its first publication in September 1995. Other places where you can get this newspaper are San Luis, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, San Juan and Chile.
This is one of the Argentine media specialized in economy and finance. It was founded in 1976 with the objective of covering the financial changes of the country, however, it became notorious until the following decade when it managed to anticipate one of the most important changes in the currency of Argentina. It then consolidated itself as a newspaper focused mainly on the economy. Today, it is part of the Avila Group, which has led to changes in its editions. For several years now, it has been publishing on the Internet in addition to the printed edition. Its focus is related to national companies and political analysis. Readers can find clear and diverse opinions on its online page.
Bolivia
It is possible to consider El Deber as one of the most important digital newspapers in Bolivia. They offer a selection of the best content. The reader will be able to find the latest news from Bolivia that is updated 365 days a year. The newspaper handles online broadcasts and other digital content. It is quite experienced, as it was founded in 1953 by Lucas Saucedo Sevilla. Since then, it has become one of the most important newspapers in Bolivia and with the largest audience. It is published in Santa Cruz.
Los Tiempos is a newspaper founded in September 1943. Its first stage lasted until November 1953 when it was attacked and destroyed by a militant group. However, in July 1967 the newspaper resumed operations and has since been an important presence among the Bolivian press. It is published in Cochabamba, but thanks to its website it has been able to reach a larger audience. Its page was opened in 1997.
La Razón began to be published in La Paz on February 17, 1917. Its mission is to offer useful and timely information that gives a platform to the diverse voices of the country to be a reference inside and outside Bolivia. It is an excellent representative of La Paz newspapers that specializes in today’s news.
Here the reader can find the best news of Bolivia today. Although it is younger than its competitors, the newspaper has achieved considerable success. Página Siete presents relevant and high-quality content. It seeks to stand out among the written press in Bolivia thanks to its great handling of social networks and the opportunities offered by the Internet.
El Diario was founded in 1904. It is the oldest newspaper among all the newspapers in Bolivia. With a history of more than 100 years, it has become a leader in its field. It was also a pioneer in terms of online newspapers in Bolivia, as it was the first to launch its website. Today, it has more than 15 thousand visits, so its audience is quite wide.
Chile
Colombia
El Tiempo
El Tiempo brings together more than a century of experience. It is one of Colombia’s most popular online newspapers, an honor that is shared by its print edition. For several years, it was practically the only newspaper that was published regularly in the whole country. It belongs to the Planeta group and is part of a media chain managed by Cada Editorial El Tiempo or CEET. With more than three million readers choosing its website to find out the latest news from Colombia, it is possible to see that this is one of the spoilt newspapers of local readers. Among the newspapers of Bogotá and the country in general, it has achieved great things.
Semana
Semana was inaugurated 36 years ago as a space for pluralism and critical journalism. It has sought to improve society through the information it presents and shares to help manage better initiatives and actions. Not only does it report the latest news from Colombia today, but it offers a selection of opinion columns from prestigious journalists to help have a well-informed community.
El Heraldo
El Heraldo was founded in the 30’s and has remained the number one newspaper in the Caribbean region and number five nationally in terms of readership. It is one of the oldest newspapers among all the newspapers in Colombia that has remained standing despite everything. It offers a good variety of content and focuses a little more on the Caribbean area of the country from which it originates.
El Espectador
El Espectador is the oldest newspaper in Colombia, and the one with the longest history in the country. It is characterized by independent investigative journalism, and by its offer of editorial and opinion columns, since it has a blog section. In social networks it actively engages with its users and invites them to share and debate on all kinds of topics.
Colombia.com
This is an excellent source of today’s news about Colombia, as well as information about its culture, gastronomy, tourism and many other things. The site aims to be a meeting point for Colombians from all over the world. It is part of the Interlatin Group that brings together various media from different South American countries. It was originally created as an online portal, which distinguishes it from other Colombian newspapers.
The Colombian
The Colombian is located in Medellin. It was founded in 1912 and has been present ever since. In 2012, it underwent a major redesign to better serve its readers. This is one of the newspapers in Colombia that belongs to PAL, an international media association. It is also part of the El Colombiano group.
Dinero
As its name indicates, this is a representative of the Colombian written press that focuses on business and financial issues. Its first edition came out in April 1993, so it is not as old as several of its competitors. The paper’s real strength is its unique approach. Here readers can find all the information about the stock market and currencies at the present time, the most important business news and interesting topics associated with the economy.
