Peru's press in one place: El Comercio — publishing since 1839 — La República and Perú21, the RPP radio network, Gestión for business, Depor for football, and the Andina state agency.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Peru?
- El Peruano, founded by Simón Bolívar in 1825, is the official gazette and the oldest newspaper in South America still publishing; El Comercio, founded in 1839, is the leading private daily.
- What are the most read Peruvian news sources?
- El Comercio and La República lead the press, with RPP Noticias the dominant radio news network.
- What is Peru's official news agency?
- Andina is the Peruvian state news agency.
Peru has one of South America's most richly diverse and politically passionate newspaper industries, with a vibrant media landscape that reflects the country's extraordinary cultural heritage — home to the ancient Inca Empire, the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. Peruvian newspapers serve a population of 33 million from the coastal capital Lima to the highland city of Cusco, the Amazon city of Iquitos, and hundreds of communities across one of the world's most geographically dramatic countries.
Among the most widely read Peruvian newspapers online is El Comercio, Peru's leading national daily and one of South America's oldest and most respected newspapers. RPP Noticias is Peru's largest multimedia network combining radio and TV. Canal N is the essential 24-hour news channel. For business, Gestion is the financial daily of record and the Bolsa de Valores de Lima is the official stock exchange. In sports, Depor and the official FPF cover La Blanquirroja — Peru's national football team.
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