Poteleche will take his social satire to the FOTOCOM 2026 International Congress
The prominent Dominican creative and cartoonist, Rafael de los Santos, popularly known as “Poteleche”, will be part of the expert panel at the first International Congress of Photojournalism and Strategic Visual Communication, FOTOCOM 2026. His presentation, titled “Can a cartoon challenge power?”, is scheduled for Thursday, August 27th at 11:00 in the morning.
In this space, the artist will explore how graphic humor has established itself as a fundamental communication tool for interpreting national reality, questioning official discourses, and fostering public debate on issues of high social and political impact.
The impact of the editorial cartoon on public opinion
With a consolidated trajectory, Poteleche has transformed satire into a tool for daily analysis. His work, which reaches thousands of people daily, has become a benchmark for how drawing can simplify complex realities and provoke critical reflection among citizens.
In this profession, one has certain licenses, which is why historically the humor cartoon has pointed at figures of power, questioning them or highlighting something the author considers relevant. This often becomes the trigger for a challenge, not only on the part of the author, but of all those who see this drawing and understand something they had not previously perceived.
Rafael de los Santos (Poteleche)
FOTOCOM 2026 Congress Details
Poteleche’s participation is part of the second day of FOTOCOM 2026, an event that will take place from August 26 to 28 in a hybrid format. The agenda seeks to bring together more than 30 specialists to discuss new trends and challenges in visual communication in the digital age.
- Date: August 26 to 28, 2026.
- Modality: Hybrid (In-person at the Dr. Leonel Rodríguez Rib Auditorium at UNAPEC and virtual).
- Target audience: Journalists, photographers, communicators, content creators, and students.
- Purpose: To foster professional development and strategic innovation in informative imagery.
The congress, created by strategist José Joaquín Pérez and organized by Events by JJP together with JJP Relaciones Públicas, has as its central theme “Journalism is visual, digital and strategic”. Access to this professional training event will be free for those interested in delving into the current visual communication ecosystem.
