El Impulso (Venezuela)
El Impulso is the oldest newspaper in Venezuelan founded in 1904, it's a regional newspaper, headquartered in Barquisimeto, in the state of Lara. El Impulso is a family owned business, and its currently managed by the fourth and fifth generation.
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | C.A EL IMPULSO |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Ceased publication | 15 September 2014 |
| Headquarters | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Website | www.elimpulso.com |
History
Founding
Founded in Carora in 1904, El Impulso moved to Barquisimeto in 1919.[1] Founded by Federico Carmona in 1904, it was passed on to his son in 1928, and was controlled by the Carmona family.[1]
Bolivarian government
The paper ceased publication on 15 September 2014 due to the lack of printing paper and financial problems,[2][3] though it later was able to produce once again. Almost four years later, the newspaper released a statement explaining that the circulation of physical copies was to cease "indefinitely" due to the mismanagement and alleged censorship practices of the Nicolás Maduro government.[4]
See also
References
- (in Spanish) El Impulso, Historia
- "Venezuela's oldest newspaper forced to stop printing". The Guardian. Caracas. Reuters. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- "Venezuela's oldest newspaper shuts down amid newsprint shortages, economy's problems". Lillooet News. AP. 10 September 2014. Archived from the original on 16 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- "Sin prensa no hay libertad: Tras 114 años, El Impulso deja de circular". La Patilla (in European Spanish). 9 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.