Crónica (newspaper)
| Company type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | July 29, 1963 |
| Founder | Héctor Ricardo García |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
| Products | Newspaper |
Crónica is a daily publication headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Established on July 29, 1963, by publisher Héctor Ricardo García, the newspaper gained recognition for its large, attention-grabbing headlines and its yellow press approach; García described it as a "loud daily, featuring bold and sensational headlines," setting it apart from the more subdued Argentine newspapers.
During its height, the publication achieved a daily readership of 800,000, rivaling Clarín as a prominent national news outlet. It was closed down by President Isabel Perón in 1975 but resumed operations in 1977, although it never fully restored its previous prominence. Crónica, which carries the slogan Firme junto al pueblo ("Firmly with the people"), issues three editions each day—morning, afternoon, and night—with an average circulation of 58,432 recorded in 2006.
Within Argentina's media environment, the paper is frequently described as delivering news in a trivial and peculiar style.
1966 Aerolineas Argentinas DC-4 hijacking
In 1966, Héctor Ricardo García, who was both founder and editor of the newspaper at the time, was connected to the 1966 Aerolineas Argentinas DC-4 hijacking, when the far-right nationalist Condor Group seized control of a commercial aircraft and diverted it to the Falkland Islands. Among those on board was Argentinian Rear Admiral José María Guzmán, then serving as Governor of Tierra del Fuego—the province asserting sovereignty over the Falklands. Guzmán claimed he participated as a journalist; however, subsequent accounts indicated he played a significant role supporting the hijacking.