Lourdes Sanchez took over the presidency of Corrientes Cultural Institute this Thursday, December 11, 2025, after his departure from the management of Vera Theaterthe most important cultural area of the province. His appointment was made by the new governor Juan Pablo Valdesfrom the Vamos Corrientes party.
The inauguration ceremony took place Yellow room of the government buildingas part of the swearing-in ceremony of the Governor’s Cabinet Juan Pablo Valdeswho succeeded his brother Gustavo Valdes in the governor’s office. The actress and dancer’s appointment represents a significant shift in local cultural management and puts her at the forefront of the organization’s next National Chamamé Festivalone of the most important events in Corrientes.
In her first statements after the inauguration, Lourdes expressed her enthusiasm and commitment to the province’s culture. “Thank you @juanpablovaldesok for trusting us to take over the presidency of the Institute of Culture. I accept this challenge with responsibility, pride and a deep love for Corrientes” he posted on his Instagram account along with pictures from the official event.”I like challenges and working for the culture of Corrientes. I think a lot has been done with Gustavo Valdés and there is a lot more to do and I would like to be able to help with that,” he told Radio Dos of this province, alluding to the mandate left by the previous governor, who is now succeeded by his brother.
After she became famous through her time in Dance by Marcelo Tinelli and worked as a panelist for LAM and in different cycles, Lourdes began her career in public management in September 2024when she was appointed director of the Vera Theater. Under his leadership, the theater reopened its doors after a restoration phase and presented an outstanding program. Originally from Corrientes and known for her artistic and media career, the actress combined her work in theater with her work as an artist and influencer. His step forward Institute of Culture represents a promotion in his career within the provincial government.
Immediate challenges include: Sanchez highlights the organization of the National Chamamé Festivalscheduled for January 16th to 25th in Amphitheater “Mario del Transito Cocomarola”.. This event, together with the art fair ArtCois one of the main activities in the area Institute of Culture. The party’s size and relevance make its coordination the first major test for the new leadership. The new appointment of the chairmanship of the Institute of Culture It occurs after just over a year of treatment Beatrice Kunin.
Among the congratulatory messages that the entertainer also received, a very special one came out Chato Pradawho did not attend the inauguration ceremony. “Congratulations, my love.”said the program director of América TV.
Corrientes was the scene of the integration of Argentine entertainers into provincial politics. A week ago she became a state representative. Virginia GallardoPartner for several seasons of Bailando.
“Didn’t you see me in Congress the other day? It was a party, my God. I came in with all seriousness, I was attentive, I left my cell phone and went in… and I screamed here, I screamed there, things were flying,” Virginia said of her takeover as La Libertad Avanza representative.
The Corrientes woman said she felt unsafe when entering the premises, like a “toad from another well”. At that time, Fernanda Iglesias assured that the congress was “worse than dancing”! and Virginia confirmed his statements. “Worse! I came in with expectations, thinking that I would be the one who would be out of place and, on the contrary, regal and grand.”
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