Ecuador Daily Expreso Ends Print Run After 53 Years
Guayaquil daily Expreso printed its last paper edition on Friday 9 October after 53 years, as its publisher blames a year of state pressure. The post Ecuador Daily Expreso Ends Print Run After 53 Years appeared first on The Rio Times .
Ecuador’s long-running daily newspaper, Expreso, ceased printing its daily paper edition on October 9, marking the end of a 53-year run. The decision, announced by its owner, Gráficos Nacionales S.A. (Granasa), was primarily driven by a year of state pressure. This pressure included a series of tax audits and investigations, which led Granasa to lose about 70% of its advertising revenue.
Despite the closure of the print edition, Expreso and its sister tabloid Extra, also published by Granasa, continue to operate online. Founding in 1973 during Ecuador’s military dictatorship, the newspaper's farewell editorial emphasized its commitment to informing readers, promising the same news via digital platforms. The final print day coincided with Guayaquil’s independence celebration, with dozens of former colleagues gathering to bid farewell.
The closure has sparked debate on press freedom, with international press freedom groups criticizing what they see as state harassment in what is a close US ally.
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