"On April 11, Diario Expreso previewed something unusual for its next edition: “This is our front page for tomorrow, April 12, 2026. Yes, it’s blank. It’s not a mistake. It’s not by chance. It’s a message you need to understand.”
The news outlet explained the reason behind the blank front page: “This is what the front page of Diario Expreso looks like this Sunday, April 12, at newsstands in Guayaquil. A front page that also reflects the reactions of distributors and readers, in a context where criticism is uncomfortable. Because this is how some would like to see journalism at Expreso: blank and silent. But informing, questioning and telling what is happening remains our reason for being.”
The blank front pages come a few days after Granasa — the company that owns the two newspapers — issued a statement raising concerns about the government of Daniel Noboa.
'Gráficos Nacionales S.A. warns the public of a possible attempt by the national government, through the Attorney General’s Office, to take control of 40% of the company’s shares,' the April 10 statement said."
This excerpt was translated with AI assistance and was reviewed by Jorge Valencia.
