María Mercedes Carranza

María Mercedes Carranza was a Colombian poet, journalist, and cultural leader whose work brought irony, directness, and political awareness to modern Colombian poetry. Her books include *Vainas*, *Tengo miedo*, and *El canto de las moscas*. She directed Bogotá’s Casa de Poesía Silva from 1986 until her death, helping broaden poetry’s public reach through readings, workshops, and cultural programs.