Marcelo Araúz

Marcelo Araúz is a prominent cultural manager in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, who has played a crucial role in the development of the region's artistic scene since the late 1970s. He directed the Casa de la Cultura, which became a pivotal institution for promoting theater, music, and other cultural events. Araúz was instrumental in founding the Asociación Pro Arte y Cultura (APAC) and the Festival Internacional de Música Renacentista y Barroca 'Misiones de Chiquitos,' which has gained international recognition and contributed significantly to Santa Cruz's cultural identity.