La Marea

La Marea is an independent Spanish media cooperative based in Madrid and created in 2012 by former journalists of Público who sought to build a newsroom free from political and corporate pressure. From the beginning, the project positioned itself as a reader-owned alternative focused on transparency, social justice, gender equality, and environmental reporting. Rather than chasing breaking news, La Marea prioritises slow, rigorous journalism, producing investigations, long-form features, and thematic issues of its print magazine. The outlet is particularly known for its work on climate change, labour rights, corruption, feminist perspectives, and the defence of public services - topics often underrepresented in mainstream Spanish media. Its funding model is built around subscriptions, cooperative membership, and reader contributions, avoiding large advertisers and ensuring editorial decisions remain in the hands of its journalists and supporters. This structure gives La Marea a strong community orientation and a distinctly participatory spirit. Over the years, La Marea has become a reference point for independent, values-driven journalism in Spain, offering a voice for readers seeking depth, honesty, and accountability in public discourse.