El Deber

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz, BoliviaSpanish

Founded in 1941, this influential publication serves as the primary media outlet for Santa Cruz de la Sierra and holds a prominent position as one of Bolivia’s most widely read and authoritative newspapers. It provides comprehensive national and international news coverage with a strong emphasis on regional interests, economic development, and investigative journalism.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN BOLIVIA

Publishing in this Andean nation is characterized by strong regional centers rather than a single dominant national press. Major publications include El Deber, a conservative daily founded in 1953 with the highest circulation from its base in Santa Cruz. In La Paz, El Diario operates as the oldest continuously published newspaper, dating to 1904, while La Razón serves as a prominent national daily. Cochabamba is anchored by Los Tiempos, an influential broadsheet established in 1943. Although Spanish remains the primary print language, the industry is highly decentralized geographically. Paperboy indexes 27 Bolivian newspapers — browse the full directory below.