El Español

Pedro J. Ramírez launched El Español on October 14, 2015, from a small office on Avenida de Burgos in Madrid. He brought along co-founders María Ramírez, Eduardo Suárez, and Eva Fernández to build an outlet that rejected the frantic pace of breaking news cycles in favor of deep investigative work. Their goal was to create a digital space where long-form stories and cultural analysis could thrive alongside daily reporting.

The publication quickly found its footing by offering a distinct conservative perspective while claiming to remain plural and independent. By April 2025, it had become the most-read digital newspaper in Spain, pulling in over 3 million daily page views and reaching roughly 20 million unique users each month. This audience growth signals a clear shift toward readers who value substantive content over rapid-fire headlines. [edit]