El Sureño
| Company type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Río Grande , Argentina |
Key people | Oscar A. González (director) |
| Owner | Fagon SRL |
El Sureño is a daily newspaper based in Tierra Del Fuego Province, Argentina. Established in 1991, it operates under the ownership of Fagon SRL. The publication's main office is located at 9 de Julio 431, Río Grande, with Oscar A. González serving as its current director.
It holds the leading position in media sales within the province and was officially recognized as being of municipal interest by the Rio Grande City Council in 2017.
Reach
The distribution of this newspaper primarily covers the cities of Rio Grande and Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego.
Content
Content within El Sureño is categorized into sections such as Society, Politics, Crime, and Sports. The paper has produced special editions celebrating anniversaries of Tierra del Fuego Province on various occasions between 1992 and 2015.
Censorship
In 2012, journalist Fernando Medina departed from the publication, alleging internal censorship after reporting on financial irregularities related to a city sports event that involved excessive costs. That same year, reporter Diego Salazar experienced intimidation by the Truckers Union while covering disturbances following a presidential rally.