el observador

https://observador.cr
El Observador is a native digital media in Costa Rica that in a relatively short time of existence has earned a solid reputation for offering quality journalism, a balanced approach and analysis. It was founded in 2019 with seed capital provided by a group of Costa Rican businessmen from different sectors. El Observador has become a reliable source of news and analysis in the Costa Rican news landscape. It is aimed at businessmen, entrepreneurs, politicians, opinion leaders and decision makers, fundamentally and the general public interested in becoming better informed. It covers national and international issues, with a strong agenda on economics, politics, gender issues and the environment. It also offers important news on national and international events, lifestyle topics, entertainment, pets and an opinion section, as well as specials such as Decision and Voices of Climate Change, among others. Readers trust El Observador to provide accurate, relevant and well-researched information about the most important events in Costa Rica and the world. It emphasizes journalistic rigor and its focus on in-depth analysis of issues. Reporters and editors are committed to seeking the truth and presenting diverse points of view, ensuring balanced and objective coverage of the facts. It also offers a wide range of special sections, including interviews, expert opinions and investigative reports. These resources allow readers to deeply explore the topics that interest them and gain a more complete understanding of current events. As a digital media outlet, El Observador is present as observador.cr on the main social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram. TikTok and more recently on Threads. He also has a Newsroom and Entre-Views podcast. It is read both in Costa Rica and in other regions. 52.3% of its readers are women and 47.7% are men. The majority of its readers, 68.4%, are between 18 and 54 years old.

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Last updated date: March 2025

Source: SembraMedia

Location:
Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Year the organization started publishing:
2019
Languages:
Spanish
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism industry
Gender
Feminism
LGBTIQ+
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Crowdsourcing
Collaborative journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
WhatsApp

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
0
Founders:
Berlioth Herrera, Marilis Lopardo
Directors:
Berlioth Herrera

Team

Full-time employees:
14
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
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