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Atención San Miguel is the largest social enterprise of the nonprofit organization La Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende. The newspaper contributes funds for La Biblioteca programs in secondary and advanced education and cultural development for the children and young adults of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico.

 

OUR HISTORY

The only bilingual weekly in San Miguel de Allende, Atención was founded in 1975 as an information sheet for the foreign community of San Miguel de Allende.

Over the years, it has evolved to become the only local print medium produced by and for the people of San Miguel. Atención San Miguel and its guide of what to do and where to go, Que Pasa, provide the most extensive coverage of news topics, cultural events and activities for this vibrant city, now noted as a World Heritage site. Initially published by volunteers of La Biblioteca, it has become the largest social enterprise of this nongovernmental organization over the years. The newspaper contributes to the library by generating funds for its educational and cultural programs for the children and youth of San Miguel. Because of its journalism and social character, Atención has become one of the most prestigious media operating at the local level.

 

VISION

To be a leading means of communication in the local print and digital market, with high standards and to be recognized for its content, speed, truthfulness, objectivity and great social and community sense.

 

MISSION

To inform, influence, educate and entertain while preserving our social and community sense and satisfying the needs of our readers, clients and our publisher, La Biblioteca.

 

VALUES

Social responsibility: to the community and the environment

Commitment: to La Biblioteca, our readers and advertisers

Objectivity: an ethical imperative to present the facts as they are

Impartiality: in every article both sides of the story will be addressed

Honesty: complete transparency with our readers and clients

Constancy: for 45 years the people’s choice

Diversity: respect and inclusion of the different voices of society

Integrity: we will not compromise the truth