José Matías Delgado
GuatemalapoliticianMaleb. 17737.3Global Dominance: 0.00%José Matías Delgado was a prominent Salvadoran bishop and a pivotal figure in the early development of journalism in El Salvador. He is best known for his role in founding El Semanario Político Mercantil, the first newspaper in the country, which was published on July 31, 1824. Delgado's efforts in promoting the press were instrumental in fostering a culture of communication and civic engagement in the nascent republic. His legacy as a pioneer of journalism is celebrated annually on the Day of the Journalist in El Salvador.
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José Matías Delgado participated in the independence process of Central America.
La independencia que ganamos y la unión que perdimosGuatemala· 2026-09-19
José Matías Delgado is noted as one of the signers of the Act of Independence.
Cinco mitos sobre la independencia de Honduras desmentidos
Honduras· 2026-09-15
José Matías Delgado was instrumental in the publication of the first Salvadoran newspaper.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-07-31
