El Mosquito Explained

El Mosquito
Type:	Weekly newspaper
Foundation:	24 May 1863
Ceased Publication:	16 July 1893
Language:	Spanish
Political:	Political Satirical paper

El Mosquito was an independent weekly satire newspaper published in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was the first political humor newspaper in Argentina.^[1]

Overview

After the fall of the Juan Manuel de Rosas regime, there was increased press freedom and many newspapers were started. El Mosquito was one of them and it was established in 1863. It was published every Sunday. It did become daily in April 1968 but it did not succeed. The newspaper was known for its cartoons, caricature and political humour. Later on Henri Stein became its owner and chief cartoonist. Then President of Argentina Domingo Faustino Sarmiento had his cartoons drawn by Henri Stein published in El Mosquito.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: LA HISTORIA DEL COMIC EN LA ARGENTINA . www.todohistorietas.com.ar . Spanish . 2013-06-13.
2. "Viva el salvagismo!:" The Representation of Amerindians in Argentine Satirical Newspapers during the Years of National Organization (1852–1880) . Miguel Fernández . The Colorado Review of Hispanic Studies . 2006 . 4 . 127–145 .
3. Web site: El Mosquito, January 3, 1875 . World Digital Library . 2013-06-13.
4. Book: David William Foster. Melissa Fitch Lockhart. Darrell B. Lockhart. Culture and Customs of Argentina. registration. 13 June 2013. 1 January 1998. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-30319-7. 59–.