Carlos Henríquez
Consalvi

Awardee

Country

Venezuela

Carlos Henríquez Consalvi re-examines history through media.

Themes
Reexamining history
Disciplines
Media / Journalism
Literature
Awards
Archive - Prince Claus Laureate 2008

Profile

Carlos Henríquez Consalvi is a broadcaster and cultural manager based in El Salvador. Born in Venezuela, he moved to El Salvador where he founded and directed Radio Venceremos, a pivotal station during the Salvadoran Civil War that served as the voice of the FMLN guerrillas. Consalvi is instrumental in using media as a form of resistance and political activism, impacting public opinion and the course of the conflict.His work extends beyond broadcasting; he is also a prominent figure in preserving and disseminating the cultural heritage of El Salvador. He curated significant exhibitions on the civil war and its aftermath, which toured internationally, bringing global attention to the country's historical struggles and resilience. Notably, his archives, now housed at the Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen in San Salvador, serve as a crucial resource for understanding Central American socio-political histories.