 Logo of El Impulso | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | C.A EL IMPULSO |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Ceased publication | 15 September 2014 |
| Headquarters | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Website | www.elimpulso.com |
El Impulso is the oldest newspaper in Venezuela founded in 1904, it's a regional newspaper, headquartered in Barquisimeto, in the state of Lara. El Impulso is a family owned business, and its currently managed by the fourth and fifth generation.
Founded in Carora in 1904, El Impulso moved to Barquisimeto in 1919. [1] Founded by Federico Carmona in 1904, it was passed on to his son in 1928, and was controlled by the Carmona family. [1]
The paper ceased publication on 15 September 2014 due to the lack of printing paper and financial problems, [2] [3] though it later was able to produce once again. Almost four years later, the newspaper released a statement explaining that the circulation of physical copies was to cease indefinitely due to the mismanagement and censorship practices of the Nicolás Maduro government. [4]
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