The News (Mexico City)
Mexican English-language newspaper
The News is a Mexican English-language newspaper that was published in Mexico City five days per week, Monday through Friday. With the exception of the five years between 2002 and 2007, the newspaper has published continuously since its founding on July 5, 1950. It is owned by Mexican media company Grupo Mac.
History
The News No. 1: 1950-2002
The News was founded on July 5, 1950, by Romulo O'Farrill, Sr., and owned by Novedades Editores, SA de CV. The News No. 1 had a peak circulation of 17,000.
Romulo O'Farrill Silva (1897-1981), Member of sixth generation O'Farrill name in Mexico. He specialized in auto mechanics and organized an auto assembly plant of a short life. The assembly plant was subsequently sold to the Volkswagen Company. He acquired the Novedades newspaper and a radio station.
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