🇵🇾 ABC Color

About ABC Color

ABC Color was founded on August 8, 1967, by businessman Aldo Zuccolillo. Ownership remains with the Zuccolillo family through Grupo Azeta (Editorial Azeta S.A.). Following Aldo Zuccolillo's death in 2018, his daughter Natalia Zuccolillo assumed leadership of the holding company and editorial direction.

Initially supportive of the Stroessner regime, ABC Color shifted to outspoken criticism, leading to its closure in 1984 and the imprisonment of its founder. It is known for its investigative journalism and a critical stance against government corruption and abuses of power, positioning itself as independent from political parties. The outlet has faced defamation lawsuits, which press freedom advocates like the IAPA consider attempts to intimidate critical media and create a chilling effect on journalism. Paraguay's media environment, as noted by Freedom House and RSF, is characterized by concentrated ownership, uneven press freedoms, and risks for journalists, particularly those covering corruption and organized crime. The headline sample reflects a focus on local issues, corruption allegations, and public services, consistent with its critical and independent editorial stance.