El Mercurio, Daily newspaper in Santiago, Chile.
El Mercurio is a daily newspaper based in Santiago, Chile, with editions in Valparaíso and a network of 19 regional publications throughout the country. The publication covers national politics, economics, international affairs, arts, and literature across all its editions.
The newspaper was founded in 1900 and has remained a significant news source in Chile since then. The publication has played a major role in shaping the country's media landscape over more than a century.
The publication covers national politics, economics, and cultural matters that shape how Chileans engage with their society. This editorial approach has given the newspaper influence over public conversation for many decades.
Readers can access both printed and digital versions, with online options offering current news and archives of past editions. These multiple formats make it easy to stay informed whether you prefer paper or screen-based reading.
The Edwards family has controlled this publication for four generations, making it one of the longest-running family-owned newspapers in South America. This kind of multi-generational family control has become increasingly rare in the region.
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