To mark the 125th anniversary of LA OPINIÓN-EL CORREO DE ZAMORA, the celebration aligns with a broader expansion of a cultural hub dedicated to journalism. The memory museum doors opened five years ago and have since evolved into a living archive called the Memory Museum Guardians. It stands as a distinctive beacon in Spain, recognized by Xavier Mol, head of the Iberian Press Group, who oversaw the museum’s inauguration. The venue, housed on the newspaper’s premises, welcomes visitors daily from early evening into late hours, with specific visiting hours posted for each day.
Keynote speaker: Javier Moll. José Luis Fernandez.
The president began with a message of solidarity and courage for victims of the largest fires Spain has seen in recent memory, affecting regions such as Sierra de la Culebra and Losacio. The disaster zone spans roughly 60,000 hectares, touching brigadiers, shepherds, ranchers, farmers, and many others who faced upheaval as communities reassessed livelihoods in the shadow of the crisis. The note also honored those who reported on the events, acknowledging the work of journalists and photographers from LA OPINÓN-EL CORREO who kept the public informed during the emergency.
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As Iberian Press advances with renewed commitment, the organization highlights that newspapers remain essential in shaping the future. The aim is to engage Zamoran readers, helping them navigate obstacles and recover momentum after the fires. A strong press is seen as a force that defends citizens while sharing in their joys and their trials. This is the ethos of LA OPINÓN-EL CORREO DE ZAMORA, a publication that embodies the character of the region and its people. It has accompanied generations of Zamoranos across three centuries.
125th anniversary
The speaker traced the publication’s origins, noting that 1987 marked a turning point with the introduction of electricity to Zamora’s streets. It was a powerful metaphor for the paper, which has guided the Zamoran community through decades and remains a symbol of continuity and progress.
This narrative reflects Zamora’s history as seen through LA OPINIÓN-EL CORREO DE ZAMORA. The publication traces its roots to a vision nurtured in the 1990s, aimed at ensuring Zamorans have access to reliable journalism. In 1990 Prensa Ibérica began publishing LA OPINIÓN DE ZAMORA, embracing the latest technological advances and modern newsroom practices that energized journalism in the province. By 1993, Prensa Ibérica acquired El Correo and rebranded the newspaper as LA OPINÓN-EL CORREO DE ZAMORA, building a bridge between tradition and innovation.
Journalism Museum
The Memory Guardians celebrate a long evolution from the era of hot metal typesetting to the digital newsroom. The museum offers a guided journey through Zamora’s media history, curated to illuminate how journalism has covered pivotal events, shaped public understanding, and preserved visual and textual records for future generations. The collection includes extensive newspaper archives and a dedicated section on significant chapters such as the pandemic and rural depopulation, illustrating how Spain has changed over time.
Umbilical cord with the leader in the state and the diaspora
The newspaper is described as a twenty-first-century leader, deeply rooted in Zamora while maintaining a link to Zamorans living abroad. Remarks from Javier Moll framed the publication as an information authority on both paper and online platforms, with reach across Castile and León. In recent years, online engagement has grown substantially, including millions of unique users and tens of millions of page views, underscoring the paper’s broad impact on regional and global audiences.
Visit Zamora remains a driving force behind the paper’s mission, connecting Zamora with readers in the region and with those scattered around the world. The online presence enables people to experience Zamora from afar while staying connected to local life. The idea of an umbilical cord captures the sense of close, continuous ties between the paper, its readers, and the Zamoran community abroad.
LA OPINIÓN-EL CORREO DE ZAMORA positions itself as a home for diverse voices, a platform for debate, and a trusted source for events and reflections on Zamora’s future. The 125th anniversary event reinforces loyalty to hyperlocal journalism that reaches every city and every home in Zamora, affirming the publication’s role as a steadfast guardian of regional identity and public discourse.