Ana Pastor

Who Is Ana Pastor?

Ana Pastor is a renowned Spanish journalist with extensive experience in national and international media. Known for her direct style and commitment to objectivity, she has worked with major networks like RTVE, CNN en Español, and La Sexta, where she currently leads the fact-checking program “El Objetivo.” She is also the founder of Newtral, a startup focused on fact-checking and data analysis, highlighting her dedication to informational transparency.

What is her Background?

Ana Pastor began her career in 1999 with Cadena SER, specializing in international news while collaborating with Iñaki Gabilondo. She covered major events such as the Southeast Asia tsunami and the London bombings and reported from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Liberia. In 2006, she began hosting “59 segundos” on TVE and later anchored “Los Desayunos de TVE,” a morning show that topped ratings under her leadership.

In 2012, Pastor joined CNN en Español, where she hosted “Frente a frente,” interviewing international figures such as Tony Blair, Rafael Correa, and Antonio Banderas. Since 2013, she has led “El Objetivo” on La Sexta, pioneering fact-checking in Spain and becoming the first Spanish signatory of the international fact-checking network IFCN. Through this project, she has advanced her mission to combat misinformation and promote media transparency.