Minerva del Risco
Minerva del Risco is a Dominican author and the director of the inaugural literary festival 'Mar de Palabras,' which aims to connect writers, educators, and literature enthusiasts in the Dominican Republic. Inspired by her transformative experience at the Hay Festival in Cartagena, she seeks to foster a vibrant literary community and improve the country's editorial landscape through workshops and discussions.
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Recent news mentions
Minerva del Risco is the organizer of the literary festival and the wife of Flavio Darío Espinal.
Democracia, libros y escritura… sin agua ni café
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-20
Minerva del Risco is the president of the event and the foundation named after her late brother, René del Risco Bermúdez.
Inauguran Festival Mar de PalabrasDominican Republic· 2025-06-28
Minerva del Risco is the president of the Fundación René del Risco and the general director of the new literary festival 'Mar de Palabras'.
Llega Mar de Palabras, el primer festival de literatura en el paísDominican Republic· 2025-06-25
