Empleo fugaz

Por Óscar Domínguez Giraldo - [email protected]

Empleo fugaz

TL;DR

  • The author experienced a surreal moment at a newsstand in Medellín at the age of 80, feeling relevant when offered a job and adult film tickets.
  • He reflects on his past consumption and creation of 'crónica roja' (sensationalist news), comparing it to various literary and historical accounts.
  • His career has included work in sensationalist newspapers and news programs, and he recalls covering a dramatic event in Managua in 1979.
  • A past job interview for a magazine director revealed a preference for 'blood with art' in sensationalist reporting.