Recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to serving Maryland’s Hispanic community through trusted journalism and community engagement
BALTIMORE, Md. — August 10, 2026 — El Tiempo Latino, part of Tiempo Company, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC) Leadership Award in the Media category. The award was presented during the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 40th Anniversary Gala & Awards Celebration, held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.
The MDHCC Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals whose leadership, innovation, and service have made a lasting impact on Maryland’s Hispanic business community.
Deputy Publisher Rafael Ulloa and Zulema Tijero, Vice President of Advertising for El Tiempo Latino, accepted the award on behalf of Tiempo Company during the gala. The award was presented by Marco Avila, President of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
“This recognition is a tremendous honor for our entire team,” said Rafael Ulloa, Deputy Publisher of El Tiempo Latino. “We are deeply grateful to the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for recognizing our work and our commitment to serving Hispanic communities through trusted journalism, meaningful storytelling, and community engagement. This award belongs to every member of our newsroom and business team whose dedication helps inform, empower, and connect our audiences every day.”
For more than three decades, El Tiempo Latino has served Hispanic communities with bilingual reporting, community-focused journalism, and coverage of the issues that matter most to Latino residents across the Washington metropolitan region, including Maryland.
“This recognition also reflects the trust our readers, partners, advertisers, and community organizations place in us,” Ulloa added. “We are proud to continue our mission of strengthening local journalism and amplifying the voices and experiences of our diverse communities.”
The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 40th anniversary during the gala, recognizing leaders and organizations that have contributed to the growth and success of Hispanic businesses throughout Maryland.
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About El Tiempo Latino
El Tiempo Latino is a leading Spanish-language news source serving the Latino community across the Washington metropolitan region. Founded in 1991 and part of The Washington Post for more than a decade, El Tiempo Latino has been owned by Tiempo Company, a family-led Latino news company, since 2016. El Tiempo Latino covers the issues shaping Latino life across the DMV—from local politics and the economy to housing, jobs, credit, immigration, and the stories of people building their lives and businesses across the region.
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Rafael Ulloa
Deputy Publisher
El Tiempo Latino
