El Mercurio de Santiago

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, ChileSpanish

Founded in 1827, El Mercurio is Chile’s most influential newspaper of record. Based in Santiago, it provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, economy, and culture. Known for its conservative editorial stance, it remains a primary source for elite discourse and traditional long-form journalism across the country.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SANTIAGO

The print media market in Chile's capital is largely defined by a historic duopoly between the Edwards family conglomerate and the Copesa media group. The conservative broadsheet El Mercurio de Santiago serves as the national newspaper of record, competing directly with Copesa's flagship daily La Tercera. Additional specialized coverage is provided by the business and financial paper Estrategia, as well as the Santiago Times, which publishes news specifically for the English-speaking community. Paperboy lists 9 newspapers in Santiago.