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New Orleans’ Hidden Spanish Press Legacy | Lake Charles News
A New Orleans tour guide has unearthed a hidden chapter of the city’s past: the site of a modern spa once housed the printing press for “El Misisipi,” the first Spanish-language newspaper in the U.S., published in 1808. Over two centuries later, this legacy lives on — from “El Pelayo” and “El Moro de Paz” to today’s Jambalaya News and VIVA NOLA — proving New Orleans has always been a global crossroads for Spanish-language news and community. These publications, both old and new, are printing thousands of copies monthly, honoring the city’s rich, tangible history while connecting diverse…
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