Álvaro Suescún

Álvaro Suescún is a prominent poet and cultural researcher in Colombia, known for his deep engagement with the local history and cultural identity of Barranquilla. Recently, he has been vocal in the public debate concerning the proposed relocation of the statues of cultural icons Esthercita Forero and Joe Arroyo to the Gran Malecón. Suescún argues against this move, emphasizing the importance of preserving the locations tied to the artists' legacies, and advocating for the recognition of each neighborhood's unique cultural voice.