El Salvador media guide
- Published
The media are among the victims of the widespread violence in El Salvador, says Reporters Without Borders.
Harassment and acts of violence in response to coverage of corruption and organized crime have often led journalists to engage in self-censorship, says Freedom House.
Since taking office as president in 2019, Nayib Bukele has attacked and threatened journalists critical of his government.
The Salvadoran media landscape is varied, with a combination of traditional print media, television news and radio broadcasts. Several digital papers have emerged recently.
There were 4.8 million internet users by July 2022, comprising 74% of the population (Internetworldstats.com). Access is unrestricted.
Press
La Prensa Grafica, external - daily
El Mundo, external - evening daily
El Diario de Hoy, external - daily
El Diario Co Latino, external - daily
El Faro, external - digital weekly
Television
TCS (Canal 2), external - Telecorporación Salvadoreña is a group of local television stations formed by channels 2, 4, 6, and TCS+
Canal Cuatro (Canal 4), external - private
Canal Seis (Canal 6), external - private
Agape TV (Canal 8), external - private
Canal 12, external - private
Radio
YSKL La Poderosa, external - commercial
FM Globo, external - commercial
Femenina 102.5, external - commercial