Sponsored Content & Guest Post Policy

Last Updated: June 6, 2025

1. About The Santiago Times

The Santiago Times is an independent news source focused on Latin America, with a special emphasis on Chile. Our mission is to make the region more accessible to international audiences across the globe by providing balanced, comprehensive news coverage in English.

Founded in 1991, The Santiago Times has worked toward this goal for over three decades. We pride ourselves on the range and depth of our coverage — in our news analysis, we aim to make complex developments clear to everyone, not just insiders.

Our editorial team is made up of committed young journalists from Chile and around the world. Our diverse readership includes professionals in international business and politics, diplomats, academics, and Latin Americans seeking a broader or alternative perspective on regional affairs.

With a strong reputation for high-quality reporting on politics, human rights, and sports, The Santiago Times also provides space for long-form investigative journalism. Many former contributors have gone on to work at world-renowned media outlets such as The New York Times and Reuters.

2. Overview

We welcome high-quality, relevant contributions that align with our editorial mission and provide value to our readers. This policy outlines the terms and conditions for sponsored content and guest post submissions to maintain transparency, protect editorial integrity, and ensure compliance with search engine policies.

3. Accepted Content Categories (Whitelist)

We accept guest and sponsored submissions related to:

  • Latin American and Chilean news & analysis
  • Economy, finance, and trade
  • Climate and environmental topics
  • Human rights, justice, and civil society
  • Travel, tourism, and cultural heritage
  • Lifestyle, wellness, and local trends
  • Technology, innovation, and sustainability
  • Sports and major events
  • Thoughtful opinion pieces on public affairs

Submissions must be relevant to our audience and demonstrate original insight or reporting.

4. Prohibited Topics

We do not accept guest or sponsored content related to:

  • Gambling, casinos, sports betting
  • Adult content, dating or escort services
  • Pharmaceuticals, CBD, vaping, or tobacco
  • Weapons, hacking, surveillance tech
  • Get-rich-quick schemes or MLMs
  • Unverifiable or clickbait content
  • Link building schemes or SEO manipulation

Submissions in these categories will be automatically declined.

5. Sponsored Content Guidelines

  • Word Count: 800–1,500 words
  • Originality: Content must be original, fact-checked, and free of plagiarism
  • Tone: Journalistic, informative, and aligned with TST’s editorial style
  • Links: Max 1–2 branded or contextual links
    • All outbound links in sponsored posts will be tagged with rel="sponsored"
    • No keyword-stuffed anchors or low-quality URLs
  • Disclosure: Sponsored content must include a clear disclosure (e.g., “This article is sponsored by…”)
  • Editorial Control: We reserve the right to edit for clarity, tone, length, and compliance

6. SEO Compliance

We adhere to Google’s guidelines on link schemes and sponsored content:

  • All paid links will carry rel="sponsored"
  • We do not accept payment for do-follow links under any circumstances
  • We do not guarantee indexing or ranking improvements

Violation of these policies may result in a permanent ban from submitting content.

7. Submission & Review Process

  1. Submit your topic and outline for approval
  2. If approved, submit the full article in .docx or Google Docs format
  3. Our editorial team will review within 3–5 business days
  4. Accepted posts are scheduled within 1–2 weeks

For sponsored content inquiries, please contact: contact@santiagotimes.com

8. Pricing & Packages

We offer a range of content packages that may include:

  • Article placement
  • Newsletter inclusion
  • Social media amplification
  • Banner ads or homepage mentions

Rates vary depending on placement, reach, and content type. Please email us for our latest media kit.

9. Final Notes

The Santiago Times is committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of our platform. We will continue to assess partnerships carefully and reserve the right to reject any submission that does not meet our standards.

For all inquiries related to guest posts or sponsored content, please reach out to:

Isabel Ross
Media & Partnerships
contact@santiagotimes.com
The Santiago Times – Reporting Latin America in English.