El Mundo Newspaper

El Mundo is a prominent daily newspaper founded in Madrid, Spain, in 1989. It quickly rose to become one of the country's leading general-interest publications, known for its investigative journalism and center-right political stance. The newspaper's digital presence, elmundo.es, is a global leader in Spanish-language news consumption.

While the brand originated through the efforts of Alfonso de Salas, Pedro J. Ramírez, Balbino Fraga, and Juan González, it eventually came under the ownership of major media conglomerates. Currently, El Mundo is owned by Unidad Editorial, which is a key player in the Spanish media market. This company is a subsidiary of the Italian media giant RCS MediaGroup, which is ultimately controlled by Cairo Communication. Production and printing primarily occur within Spain to serve the local physical market, while its digital content spans across the globe.