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Diario Libre was born on May 10 of 2001, marking a before and after in the history of Dominican journalism. It was the first free newspaper in the country and also the first in the world to be delivered to the home at no cost to the reader.
Founded by the entrepreneur Arturo Pellerano, this innovative business model represented a great challenge in a market dominated by traditional newspapers. Its launch was a historic event, with the presence of three winners of the Nobel Peace Prize:
- Lech Walesa (Poland)
- Mikhail Gorbachev (Russia)
- Óscar Arias (Costa Rica)
In fact, the newspaper's first front page featured an exclusive interview with Lech Walesa, whose headline read: "Fidel only has to shoot himself".
Since its inception, the newspaper has been committed to independent, truthful, and high-quality journalism, quickly establishing itself as the favorite media outlet of Dominicans.
Expansion and digital transformation of the newspaper Diario Libre
Over the years, Diario Libre evolved from a printed newspaper to a leading multimedia platform. In 2002, it launched its web portal www.diariolibre.com, expanding its reach to the digital environment.
In 2009, he introduced Diario Libre Metro, a more compact edition aimed at public transport users in Santo Domingo.
Today, Diario Libre is the content company most followed by Dominicans, both inside and outside the country, thanks to its presence in:
- Social media (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok)
- Podcast and informative videos
- Daily newsletter with the main news
- Premium platform Diario Libre Plus
Its focus on technology, creativity, and innovation has allowed it to offer quality information in various formats.
Leadership and commitment to quality journalism
Since its creation, Diario Libre has been led by prominent figures in Dominican journalism:
- Aníbal De Castro (first director)
- Adriano Miguel Tejada (who consolidated his leadership and prestige)
- Inés Aizpún (first woman to direct a Dominican newspaper, between 2020 and 2024)
In July 2023, Grupo Puntacana acquired DL, naming Aníbal De Castro as the president of the media outlet.
Its mission remains the same: to inform with independence, credibility, and leadership, consolidating itself as a benchmark in the Dominican Republic.
Management Team of Diario Libre
- Aníbal De Castro Rodríguez – President
- Haydée Kuret de Rainieri – Vice President
- Enrique Eduardo de Marchena Kaluche – Secretary
- Lionel Valey Marion Landais Penzo – Treasurer
- Marco Enrique Cabral Franco – Member
- Laura Tirado – Commercial
- Elius Gómez – Production
Technical specifications of Diario Libre
General Information
- Name: Diario Libre
- Type of media: Multiplatform newspaper
- Foundation: May 10, 2001
- Founder: Arturo Pellerano
- Current owner: Grupo Puntacana
- President: Aníbal De Castro
Platforms and Editions
- Printed version: Free newspaper
- Digital version: www.diariolibre.com
- Special editions: Diario Libre Metro (launched in 2009)
- Presence on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok
- Multimedia formats: Video news, podcasts, newsletter
Features of the medium
- Coverage: National and international
- Focus: General news, politics, economy, sports, culture, entertainment
- Target audience: Dominicans inside and outside the country
- Business model: Free with advertising revenue and premium subscriptions
Contact Information in Diario Libre
- 📍 Address: Av. Buenaventura Freites #18, sixth floor, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- 📞 Phone: (809) 476 7800
- 📧 Email: info@diariolibre.com
