El Comercio

Core Value Proposition: Established in 1839, El Comercio is Peru’s oldest and most influential newspaper of record, serving as the flagship publication of the country’s largest media conglomerate (Grupo El Comercio). Its editorial line is traditionally conservative, institutional, and pro-free market. It positions itself as the nation’s baseline for serious, rigorous journalism, focusing heavily on constitutional stability, political accountability, economic growth, and national security.

Key Journalists & Flagship Programs: The newsroom’s editorial line and investigative units are directly spearheaded by Juan Aurelio Arévalo Miró Quesada (Editor-in-Chief). Beyond the printed paper, El Comercio controls the political narrative through premium broadcast and digital formats, most notably through its absolute synergy with América TV’s Sunday night investigative powerhouse Cuarto Poder (currently anchored by Omar Mariluz), and its round-the-clock political analysis video panels on its web platform.

PickStream Insight: Adding El Comercio to a multi-screen grid gives international analysts and regional observers the definitive, establishment-level perspective on Peruvian and Andean affairs. While its sister publication Gestión handles the strict corporate data, El Comercio provides the broader political, social, and institutional context. It is an essential tile for understanding the underlying political stability and regulatory risks that shape South American emerging markets.