Noticias Caracol

What Noticias Caracol does

Noticias Caracol is the digital news portal of Caracol Televisión S.A., one of Colombia's two dominant private broadcast television networks and a privately held conglomerate controlled by the Ardila Lülle family. The portal serves Spanish-speaking Colombian audiences with comprehensive news coverage across 12+ categories — including Colombia, world news, politics, economy, technology, health, judicial affairs, entertainment, sports, environment, and regional sections for Bogotá, Antioquia, the Caribbean coast, and Valle del Cauca — plus dedicated programming such as investigative journalism (Los Informantes, Séptimo Día, El Rastro, Unidad Investigativa), sports (Gol Caracol), political analysis (La silla del Presidente), and trending content (Lo Más Trinando). Distribution spans a primary website, native iOS and Android applications, a live broadcast signal (Señal en Vivo), and a broad social media footprint across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, WhatsApp Channel, YouTube, and Google Discover.

Name

Noticias Caracol

Legal name

Caracol Televisión S.A.

Website

https://noticias.caracoltv.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Noticias Caracol is the digital news portal of Caracol Televisión, one of Colombia's largest media conglomerates, delivering multi-category Spanish-language news, sports, and investigative journalism to Colombian audiences via web, mobile apps, live streaming, and social platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital News Media

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Form Video for News, Sports & Highlights Platforms (MPACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Digital news media
• Live news streaming
• Investigative journalism
• Online news portal
• Sports news coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogota

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising (Publicidad): The primary revenue model is advertising, evidenced by visible 'Publicidad' placements throughout the website. Caracol Television sells ad inventory across its digital news properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Noticias Caracol operates a free digital news portal delivering breaking news, articles, and multimedia content across 12+ categories including politics, economy, sports, entertainment, technology, health, judicial, world, and regional news for Bogotá, Antioquia, Caribe, and Valle. The platform also offers live TV streaming (Señal en Vivo) of the Caracol news signal, flagship investigative journalism programs (Los Informantes, Séptimo Día, Unidad Investigativa), specialized sports coverage (Gol Caracol), and native mobile applications for iOS and Android with push notifications.

Product overview

Noticias Caracol is a comprehensive Colombian news media platform operated by Caracol Televisión, offering a unified news portal with live streaming capabilities and multiple specialized sub-products. The core platform (Noticias Caracol Portal Web) delivers breaking news and multimedia content across all major categories. The product portfolio includes live streaming (Señal en Vivo), dedicated sports coverage (Gol Caracol), investigative journalism programs (Los Informantes, Séptimo Día, El Rastro), regional programming (La Finca de Hoy, regional sections for Bogotá, Antioquia, Caribe, Valle), political election coverage (Elecciones 2026, La silla del Presidente), technology content (Código Caracol, Videojuegos), a trending content section (Lo Más Trinando), and mobile applications for iOS and Android.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gol Caracol: Sports news section covering football, cycling, tennis, World Cup 2026, Colombian National Team, and Liga BetPlay.
• Los Informantes
• Séptimo Día
• El Rastro
• La Finca de Hoy
• Ojo de la Noche
• Código Caracol
• La Silla del Presidente

Products and services

• Noticias Caracol Portal Web The main news website providing live breaking news coverage, articles, and multimedia content across categories including politics, Colombia, world, economy, sports, entertainment, and technology. It serves Spanish-speaking consumers in Colombia and the broader Latin American audience seeking comprehensive multi-category news.
• Señal en Vivo (Live Streaming) Live broadcast streaming service offering real-time news coverage and the live TV signal of Noticias Caracol, enabling continuous news consumption including breaking news and special programming for general consumers.
• Gol Caracol Dedicated sports section covering football (soccer), cycling, tennis, the Colombian national team, Liga BetPlay, and major sporting events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Targeted at Colombian sports fans.
• Los Informantes Investigative journalism program featuring in-depth reports and special investigations on current events and social issues, available as a dedicated section on the Noticias Caracol portal.
• Séptimo Día Weekly documentary-style program featuring investigative chapters and in-depth reporting on various topics, offered as a news magazine series on the platform.
• El Rastro News magazine program featuring investigative journalism focused on uncovering stories and conducting investigations on various subjects.
• La Finca de Hoy Regional news program covering agricultural and rural topics in Colombia, targeted at viewers interested in rural affairs.
• App Móvil Noticias Caracol Native mobile application for iOS and Android providing on-the-go news access with push notifications for breaking news alerts, available through Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
• La Silla del Presidente Political commentary and analysis program covering presidential politics and elections, targeted at politically engaged Colombian audiences.
• Elecciones 2026 Special coverage section for the 2026 Colombian presidential elections, providing dedicated news, electoral results, and political information.
• Código Caracol Technology and digital culture program covering tech news, digital trends, and related content for technology-interested consumers.
• Ojo de la Noche Evening news program offering late-night news coverage for consumers seeking end-of-day news summaries.
• Videojuegos Section dedicated to video game news, gaming culture content, and related entertainment coverage for gaming audiences.
• Lo Más Trinando Trending content section featuring viral stories, popular news articles, and widely-shared content for audiences seeking what's currently popular.
• Regional Coverage (Bogotá, Antioquia, Caribe, Valle) Dedicated regional news coverage for specific Colombian departments including Bogotá, Antioquia, Caribe, and Valle del Cauca, providing localized news for regional audiences.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blu RadiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister digital radio and media property within the Caracol Television corporate network. Cross-promotional relationship through the 'Red de portales Caracol' (Caracol portal network), sharing audiences and content across platforms.
• El EspectadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Colombian newspaper and digital news portal included in the Caracol media network (Red de portales Caracol). Content cross-promotion and audience sharing arrangement within the corporate group.
• Gol CaracolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized sports news portal under the Caracol network covering football (Liga BetPlay, Seleccion Colombia, Mundial 2026), cycling (Tour de France), tennis, and other sports. Integrated into the Noticias Caracol site with dedicated sports coverage.
• La KalleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifestyle and entertainment digital portal within the Caracol media network, included in the Red de portales Caracol cross-promotional network.
• Caracol NextcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital advertising and content distribution platform of Caracol Television. Handles digital advertising sales (Publicidad), content syndication, and programmatic ad distribution across the Caracol digital ecosystem.
• ASOMEDIOSminorOthersColombian media industry association (Asociacion Nacional de Medios de Informacion). Noticias Caracol / Caracol Television is a member of ASOMEDIOS, the industry body representing Colombian media outlets.
• IAB ColombiaminorOthersInteractive Advertising Bureau Colombia, the digital advertising industry body. Caracol Television / Noticias Caracol is a member of IAB Colombia, supporting digital advertising standards and measurement.
• Apple App Store / Google PlayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile application distribution through Apple's App Store and Google Play Store, enabling consumer access to the Noticias Caracol mobile application.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BBC News Mundo: BBC's Spanish-language news service, serving Colombian and broader Latin American audiences. Comparable in editorial depth, live coverage, and trust-based brand positioning.
• CNN en Español: International Spanish-language news leader with significant Colombian audience. Provides broader competition for international and political news coverage and premium news advertisers.

Emerging players

• Infobae Colombia: Latin American digital news platform with strong Colombian audience traction. Competes for digital ad spend and younger audiences with a multi-country news aggregation model.
• Pulzo: Digital-native Colombian news aggregator and content platform part of the same Prisa/El Tiempo-Caracol competitive landscape. Comparable in audience targeting and digital ad monetization, with a more aggregator-focused model.

Regional players

• NTN24: Latin American 24-hour news channel with Colombian roots and RCN-affiliated ownership. Competes on continuous news coverage and political reporting for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Direct peers

• El Espectador: Major Colombian newspaper and digital news portal. Notably, El Espectador is part of the Caracol media network (Red de portales Caracol), making it a sibling property within the same group rather than a pure competitor, but highly comparable in editorial scope and audience.
• RCN Noticias: Direct competitor in Colombian news, operating as the digital news portal of RCN Televisión, the other major private TV network in Colombia. Compares directly on coverage categories, live streaming, and advertising-driven revenue model.
• Semana: Major Colombian news magazine with strong digital presence, focused on politics, investigative journalism, and current affairs. Competes with Noticias Caracol for premium political and investigative audiences and high-value advertisers.
• El Tiempo (Colombia): Leading Colombian newspaper and digital news portal from Casa Editorial El Tiempo, covering politics, economy, sports, and culture. Direct competitor for Colombian digital news audiences and national advertising budgets.

Others

• Caracol Televisión (Parent): Parent company of Noticias Caracol and one of Colombia's two major private TV networks. While not a peer, Caracol TV shares news content, live signal, and ad inventory with the digital portal, making it the closest structural comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/noticiascaracol
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2Xq2PK-got3Rtz9ZJ32hLQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/noticiasCaracol
• Instagraminstagram.com/noticiascaracol
• TikToktiktok.com/@noticiascaracol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noticias-caracol

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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