Venezuela's oldest newspaper is shutting down because
of a lack of newsprint and a difficult economic climate as the country grapples
with chronic shortages, AP reports.
El Impulso announced Wednesday that it will stop
circulation because of falling advertising, mounting inflation and a lack of
basic materials. The daily has reported on the western city of Barquisimeto for
110 years.
Venezuelan newspapers have long been beset by currency
controls that make it difficult to import supplies. In recent months, large
newspapers have reduced pages, while smaller publications have closed down.
At least nine Venezuelan regional newspapers have
stopped circulation because of the shortages, according to journalism watchdog
Public Space.
Meanwhile, the share of
independent media has fallen, with opaque or government-friendly buyers taking
over outlets and softening their editorial line.
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