🇨🇴 El Tiempo
Colombia · ES · https://www.eltiempo.com
About El Tiempo
El Tiempo was founded in 1911 and was controlled by the Santos family for nearly a century. In 2012, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo, Colombia's wealthiest individual, acquired full ownership through his business conglomerate Grupo Aval, which has interests in banking, construction, and insurance.
El Tiempo is considered a newspaper of record for Colombia, historically aligned with liberal ideals, but its editorial position has been influenced by the economic interests of its owners. The outlet has faced scrutiny for publishing paid promotional content disguised as news, raising concerns about transparency and editorial independence. Press freedom in Colombia, as reported by RSF and Freedom House, indicates that journalists face threats from armed groups and political actors, and violence against the media is a persistent issue, with impunity often a factor. The current government has also been noted for confrontational rhetoric towards major media outlets.
Reading context
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