Graphic reporter Josefina Villarreal receives recognition from Carnival of Barranquilla
Carnival of Barranquilla, within the framework of the Ernesto McCausland Sojo Journalism Award, pays tribute to an exemplary career in journalism with the Lifetime Achievement award to journalist and graphic reporter Josefina Villarreal Herrera, whose career has been dedicated to narrating, from the sensitivity of her lens and the visual richness of the stories that build the memory of the Carnival of Barranquilla.
TL;DR
- Josefina Villarreal, a journalist and graphic reporter, will be honored with the "Turbante de la Tradición" at the Ernesto McCausland Sojo Journalism Award 2026.
- Her career has focused on visually documenting the Carnival of Barranquilla, preserving its memory and traditions.
- Villarreal, born in Barranquilla and trained at Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, has worked for notable media outlets like Diario La Libertad and El Heraldo.
- She is the daughter of photographer Miguel Villarreal, from whom she inherited her passion for visual storytelling.
- In 2021, she won the National Simón Bolívar Journalism Award for Best Graphic Reportage.
- The award ceremony will take place on May 13th at 5:00 PM.
- The recognition aims to highlight her exemplary career, ethical journalism, and contribution to public service and cultural memory.