The appointment of Lourdes Sanchez as president of Corrientes Cultural Institute It was without a doubt the appointment of the Governor’s Cabinet with the greatest resonance Juan Pablo Valdes. The artist, known for her career on national television, will replace Beatriz Kunin.
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Sánchez, who served as director of the renovated building Juan de Vera Theater Since September 2024 he has defined his new position as “Challenge” with what he will accept “Responsibility, pride and deep love for Corrientes”.
Political advancement and management challenges
Lourdes Sánchez’s promotion comes after a short but intense period in the Vera Theater. The director took over when the Colosseum was closed for repairs and was responsible for programming after its inauguration in July this year, managing to provide it with a nationally known billboard.
However, his management at Vera was also criticized by parts of the local artist scene for an alleged lack of quality accessibility the Corrientes artist to the Colosseum.
The biggest and most immediate challenge for the new president is the organization and development of the National Chamamé Festivalone of the most important cultural events of the province and declared an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The festival is scheduled to begin next January 16th and will last ten nights.
Juan Pablo Valdés was sworn in as governor and promised to “continue transforming” Corrientes with five axes.
From television to cultural management
Lourdes Sánchez emigrated from Corrientes in 2008 and made her first steps on national television as a dancer in competitions Marcelo Tinelli. She is the producer’s partner Pablo “Chato” Pradaone of the conductor’s most important bishops.
Sánchez, who had a son with Prada and got engaged to him in 2023 at the Nolo Alías Corsódromo (without consummating the marriage), announced that he would receive the help of “El Chato” Prada for organizing the National Chamamé Festival, bringing experience in large-scale productions to the province’s cultural management.
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