PRISA is the leading business group in the creation and distribution of educational content in Latin America, as well as news and information, sports, music, and lifestyle content in the Spanish-speaking market. What matters most to us is our commitment to the societies in which we operate, excellence in our content, and an enduring dedication to innovation.
Our Purpose
To drive the progress of people and society by providing them with high-quality education, reliable information, and innovative entertainment.
History of the group
First issue of EL PAÍS published under the leadership of Juan Luis Cebrián
1976
Santillana establishes its Foundation.
1979
EL PAÍS takes a strong editorial stand against the coup attempt in Spain on February 23rd.
1981
PRISA becomes the majority shareholder of Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión S.A., which owns – among others – Cadena SER and LOS40 Principales.
1985
Acquisition of Cinco Días, Spanish business and finance newspaper.
1989
Creation of Sogecable, a pioneer in satellite television in Spain.
1990
Acquisition of AS, Spanish sports newspaper.
1996
PRISA begins public trading on the stock market.
2000
2001-2006: Expansion into Latin America, with the acquisition of Brazilian publisher Moderna and radio stations across Argentina, Chile, and other countries.
2001
Launch of Cuatro, a general-interest TV channel.
2005
Launch of the Spanish edition of The Huffington Post.
2012
PRISA focuses Santillana’s business exclusively on Latin America.
2020
Santillana is close to 3 million digital subscriptions in Latin America
2023
EL PAÍS launches its EL PAÍS US edition
2024
The Cadena SER radio network marks its 100th anniversary
2024
EL PAÍS celebrates its 50th anniversary as a leading voice in journalism and a benchmark for editorial independence
2026
LOS40 turns 60 as the world’s largest music radio station
2026