The group of writers going to Germany to prepare Chile as Guest of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2027

The group of writers going to Germany to prepare Chile as Guest of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2027

One year after formally assuming the role of Guest of Honor Country in 2027, a delegation of authors, editors, and national authorities is traveling to the most important literary event in the world this October. Among the official presentation of the Chilean proposal, business meetings, and the inauguration of the LatAm Stage, names like Alberto Fuguet, María José Viera-Gallo, and Juan Cristóbal Peña share with Culto their expectations and the behind-the-scenes of the trip.

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The Academy's Word: “We Give the Emmys to Human Beings, Not to Something Created by a Machine”

The Academy’s Word: “We Give the Emmys to Human Beings, Not to Something Created by a Machine”

In the lead-up to the ceremony to be held this Sunday the 13th, Cris Abrego and Maury McIntyre – representatives of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – talk with Culto about this year’s edition. They discuss the inclusion of El Oso and La Maldición de Widow’s Bay in the comedy categories, analyze the latest update of the rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence, and explain the selection of Mariska Hargitay as the host of the gala.

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Vaughan Piccirillo-Sealey, the baby in the iconic 9/11 photo: “That day defined almost every aspect of American life”

Vaughan Piccirillo-Sealey, the baby in the iconic 9/11 photo: “That day defined almost every aspect of American life”

25 years after the attacks on the Twin Towers, the young man who appears in his mother’s arms in one of the most remembered images of that fateful day reviews how his understanding of the tragedy has changed, questions the lack of accountability of the political and business elites of the United States, and reflects on growing up as part of the first generation of digital natives.

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Isidora Salazar, sister of a child illegally adopted during the dictatorship: “Discovering that the perpetrator was my grandfather was even more painful”

Isidora Salazar, sister of a child illegally adopted during the dictatorship: “Discovering that the perpetrator was my grandfather was even more painful”

At 22 years old, she inherited a story that began before she was born: that of a brother sold abroad. Among documents, DNA tests, and family reunions, she now tries to understand how a decision made four decades ago continues to shape the lives of those who remained in Chile. In this interview, she reflects on her story and the effort to reconnect after so much time.

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