Videos missing captions
CriticalVideo content must have captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
WCAG 1.2.21 element(s) affected
<video> "(inline)"
How to fix
Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.
elpais.com Accessibility Report
Accessibility audit of elpais.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026
News & Media
0
/100
B
Good
2 issues found across 2 categories
1 Critical
1 Major
WCAG Compliance Overview
Perceivable
1 issues
Operable
0 issues
Understandable
0 issues
Robust
1 issues
Issues Found
Duplicate element IDs
MajorElement IDs must be unique to ensure correct assistive technology behavior.
WCAG 4.1.11 element(s) affected
id="edition_head"
How to fix
Make each id attribute value unique within the page.
Top Priority Fixes
Here are the most impactful changes elpais.com should make to improve accessibility:
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#1
Videos missing captions Critical
Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.
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#2
Duplicate element IDs Major
Make each id attribute value unique within the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is elpais.com accessible?
elpais.com scored 77/100 (grade B) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.
Is elpais.com WCAG compliant?
Our scan found 2 accessibility issues on elpais.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.
Is elpais.com EAA compliant?
The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see elpais.com's compliance status.
What accessibility issues does elpais.com have?
See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for elpais.com.
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