Washington Hispanic

https://washingtonhispanic.com
Screenshot of the Washington Hispanic website
Washington Hispanic is an independent Spanish-language newspaper founded in 1994 and based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It serves one of the largest and fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the United States, providing weekly coverage of international, national, and local news tailored to Spanish-speaking readers. The publication positions itself as a key communication platform for the Latino community in the D.C. region, including suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore. In addition to news reporting, Washington Hispanic functions as a major advertising medium targeting Hispanic consumers, emphasizing the purchasing power and market influence of the community it serves. It distributes tens of thousands of print copies weekly across a wide network of locations, including Metro stations and distribution points throughout the region.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Silver Spring, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
1994
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Washington, D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore metro area

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Johnny Yataco
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

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