''El Español'' is a Spanish
online newspaper
An online newspaper (or electronic news or electronic news publication) is the electronic publishing, online version of a newspaper, either as a stand-alone publication or as the online version of a printed periodical literature, periodical.
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that started in 2015. It has its headquarters in Avenida de Burgos, 16D, 7º,
Madrid
Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It i ...
,
Comunidad de Madrid. As of April 2025, it has the largest digital reach among all newspapers in Spain, averaging more than 3 millions views per day and about 20 million unique users per month.
History
In 2014,
Pedro J. Ramírez was dismissed as the director from the newspaper ''
El Mundo''. Alongside his daughter María Ramírez Fernández, he founded ''El Español''. The website was opened on 11 January 2015.
On 10 January 2015, it raised € from 5,624 people in two months through
crowdfunding
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. On 10 April 2015, it transformed into a public limited company
(Sociedad Anónima), with a
share capital
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of €17 million.
In December 2017, El Español acquired a significant stake in Vandal, a leading Spanish video game website, expanding its presence into entertainment and digital media.
As of April 2025, El Español holds the largest digital audience among Spanish newspapers, solidifying its position as a leader in online journalism in Spain.
Editorial Approach and Reputation
''El Español'' is recognized for its independent editorial stance, reflecting founder Pedro J. Ramírez’s commitment to challenging traditional media structures. Upon its launch in 2015, Ramírez emphasized the outlet's mission to be "independent of any political, economic, and institutional power," aiming to compete in scope and influence with legacy media while avoiding the "heavy structures of the traditional print outlets."
The publication combines traditional reporting with multimedia formats, including podcasts, videos, and investigative journalism. This approach aligns with the growing preference among Spanish-language audiences for investigative content delivered through diverse media channels.
Adopting a digital-first model, ''El Español'' leverages real-time updates and social media platforms to engage with its audience. The outlet's proactive use of platforms like Twitter and Facebook has been instrumental in building a substantial online community, with its Twitter account surpassing 524,000 followers by January 2025.
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References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.elespanol.com/
Spanish-language newspapers
Newspapers established in 2015
Internet properties established in 2014
Daily newspapers published in Spain