Nicaragua
7 Nicaraguan newspapers in the directory
Established over a century ago, the national press has historically been dominated by a few major publications with distinct editorial stances. La Prensa, founded in 1926 by the Chamorro family, stands as the oldest and traditionally most influential daily. El Nuevo Diario emerged in 1980 from a staff split at La Prensa, offering a left-leaning alternative until halting print operations in 2019. Hoy operates as a widely read tabloid focusing on general interest news. While major circulation originates from Managua in Spanish, localized outlets serve the Caribbean coastal communities. Paperboy indexes 7 Nicaraguan newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-04
ALL NEWSPAPERS(7)
Bolsa de Noticias
Managua, Managua
Established in 1993, this long-running publication serves as a key source of political and economic analysis for professionals and decision-makers in Nicaragua. Its daily reporting provides a detailed overview of national affairs through a specialized focus on legislative developments, business trends, and government policy.
Confidencial
Managua, Managua
Confidencial is a prominent Nicaraguan independent news outlet known for its investigative journalism and political analysis. Founded by Carlos Fernando Chamorro, it currently operates in exile from Costa Rica following government raids and seizures of its Managua offices, continuing to provide critical coverage of Nicaragua’s socio-political situation.
El 19
Managua, Managua
El 19 Digital is a prominent Nicaraguan news outlet serving as the official digital publication of the Sandinista National Liberation Front. Based in Managua, it provides extensive coverage of government activities, national policies, social programs, and international relations from a pro-government editorial perspective.
Hoy Diario
Managua, Managua
Hoy is a prominent Nicaraguan tabloid based in Managua, known for its popular coverage of local news, crime, and entertainment. Owned by Editorial La Prensa, it shifted to an entirely digital format following government seizures of its physical offices in 2021, continuing to report from exile.
La Jornada
Managua, Managua
This digital publication serves as a key source of news and political analysis in Nicaragua, focusing on domestic developments, regional policy, and socio-economic issues. It is recognized for providing a continuous flow of information to a broad audience, maintaining a distinct editorial perspective on the nation's evolving political landscape.
La Prensa
Managua, Managua
Founded in 1926, La Prensa is Nicaragua's oldest and most influential newspaper. Despite the seizure of its Managua offices by the government in 2021 and the forced exile of its staff, it remains a critical independent voice, providing digital news coverage on national politics and society.
La Voz De Nicaragua
Managua, Managua
La Voz de Nicaragua is a primary state-owned news and radio outlet based in Managua. It provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, social issues, and official government communications, serving as a key information source for the Nicaraguan public across digital and broadcast platforms.