Narrar la región: periodismo, memoria y transformación social

Abstract

In this radio program, reflections are shared on the role of regional journalism as a builder of memory, identity, and social transformation. Through the experience of the “Enrique Medina Flórez” Regional Journalism Award, the discussion highlights the importance of giving visibility to local stories and recognizing those who narrate the cultural, human, and social realities of different territories, thereby strengthening democracy and the sense of community. The main guest is Andrea Johanna Espitia, social communicator and co-founder of the award, who shares how this initiative emerged, the needs that motivated its creation, and the impact it has had on regional journalists and media outlets. The program also discusses the current challenges journalism faces in the context of misinformation, the role of universities in the ethical and critical training of communicators, and the relevance of regional narratives for understanding the country. Additionally, the program addresses the value of journalism as a tool for historical memory and democratic construction, while encouraging new generations of communicators to tell the stories of their territories with responsibility, rigor, and social commitment.