© Álex Palacio
Born in Caracas, he is a bookseller, editor, and cultural manager. He started working in a bookstore at the age of 21, almost by chance, and since then has developed a deep passion for the profession. He is co-founder, together with Alberto Sáez, of Libros del Fuego, an independent publishing house originating in Venezuela with a presence in Colombia.
He has promoted projects that strengthen Medellín’s book ecosystem, such as the city’s Bookstore Map, the Bookstore Tour, and the first Antioquia Booksellers School, carried out in collaboration with Marcela Fernández. For several years, he has also directed a bookstore in Medellín that functions as a space for conversation and community. For him, the role of the bookseller is to listen and recommend, to build a bridge between books and readers, and to keep the bookstore alive as a vibrant space in the city.