El Pais

Cali, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaSpanish

El País is a regional daily newspaper based in Cali, Colombia, serving the Valle del Cauca department. Established in 1950, it provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, including politics, economy, and culture, and is a leading journalistic voice in southwestern Colombia.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN COLOMBIA

Print journalism in this South American nation is historically characterized by highly concentrated media ownership and strong familial publishing traditions. The national print market is anchored by Bogota-based El Tiempo, a centre-right daily owned by Grupo Aval, and El Espectador, the oldest surviving newspaper, founded in 1887 and recognized for its centre-left stance. Beyond the capital, mountainous geography has fostered a strong provincial press network across major cities. Key regional broadsheets include the conservative El Colombiano in Medellin, El Pais serving Cali, and the Bucaramanga-based Vanguardia, while La Republica dominates financial coverage. Paperboy indexes 17 Colombian newspapers — browse the full directory below.