Colombia's leading news sources: El Tiempo and El Espectador — the Bogotá daily founded in 1887 — Semana, the Caracol and RCN networks, Portafolio for business, and Colombia Reports in English.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Colombia?
- El Espectador, founded in 1887, is Colombia's oldest newspaper, while El Tiempo, founded in 1911, is the largest national daily.
- What are the main news broadcasters in Colombia?
- Caracol and RCN dominate Colombian radio and television news.
- Which Colombian outlets publish in English?
- Colombia Reports and The City Paper Bogotá cover Colombian news in English.
Colombia has one of Latin America's most vibrant and diverse newspaper industries, with a media landscape that reflects the country's extraordinary cultural richness, complex political history, and remarkable transformation into one of South America's most dynamic economies. Colombian newspapers serve a population of 52 million across major cities from the Andean capital Bogota to the Caribbean coast cities of Barranquilla and Cartagena, the industrial powerhouse of Medellin, and the Pacific port of Cali.
Among the most widely read Colombian newspapers online is El Tiempo, Colombia's highest-circulation national daily. El Espectador — founded in 1887 — is one of Latin America's oldest and most courageous newspapers, known for publishing through the darkest years of the cartel era. Caracol leads in radio and TV news. For business, Portafolio and the official Bolsa de Valores are essential. Football is Colombia's passion — with FCF (Los Cafeteros) covered by Futbolred. Cycling is equally beloved, with Colombia producing world-class riders.
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