El viaje, método para la construcción de periodismo

Mirada a la obra De río en río. Vistazo a los territorios negros de Alfredo Molano

Abstract

In a world where news is frequently
conveyed through screens and print media that
can be easily forgotten, some journalists choose
to break away from the fleeting narratives and
daily routines of their screens. They immerse
themselves in stories that are based on expe
rience, territory, and context, creating portraits
with more pauses, reflections, and explorations.
Alfredo Molano’s book ‘De río en río’ invites us
to explore this deep connection between travel
and journalism. Examining the black territories,
Molano demonstrates how travel can be an inte
gral part of constructing living journalism by un
raveling the complexities of some of Colombia’s
forgotten regions.
This article explores how Molano utilises his
physical and emotional displacements as crucial
tools and methods in journalistic storytelling. It
demonstrates that travel is not only a geograph
ical journey but also a means of reaching and
conveying the essence of the deepest human
stories.