La Gaceta (Tucumán) facts for kids
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Grupo García Hamilton |
| Publisher | Alberto García Hamilton |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Political alignment | Conservatism |
| Headquarters | Tucumán, Argentina |
| Circulation | 46,000 |
La Gaceta is a daily newspaper from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. It is the most important newspaper in the Argentine Northwest region.
Contents
History of La Gaceta Newspaper
How La Gaceta Started
La Gaceta was started on August 4, 1912. Its founder was Alberto García Hamilton. He was a publisher from Uruguay. He moved to Argentina after a political disagreement in his home country.
What La Gaceta Believes In
La Gaceta became known for its traditional views. This means it often supported older ways of thinking. In the 1920s, it disagreed with Hipólito Yrigoyen. He was a popular leader who focused on the common people. Later, in 1960, the newspaper was censored. This happened during the time of Arturo Frondizi. His government wanted to develop the country more.
Modern Design and Technology
This newspaper has always been very modern for its region. It was the first in South America to use a special printing method called offset printing. This method makes pictures and text look very clear. It was also the first newspaper to be fully controlled by computers.
La Gaceta uses a large newspaper size called a broadsheet. This means its pages are very long and wide. Today, it is the biggest and most important newspaper in Tucumán Province. Many people also see it as one of the main newspapers in Argentina, outside of Buenos Aires.
In 1995, La Gaceta's look was updated. They started using color in the newspaper. Because of these changes, La Gaceta has won many international awards.
La Gaceta Online
Gacenet is the online version of La Gaceta. It was launched in 1999. Since August 4, 2014, there has also been a local version of the newspaper for the Salta Province.
Images for kids
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La Gaceta's first front page from August 4, 1912.
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The headquarters building in San Miguel de Tucumán at night.
