Landscapes and ink: school press as a mediator of spatial iIdentity in Colombia (1870-1884)
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This article examines the political and intellectual career of Eustorgio Salgar, president of Colombia since 1870 to 1872, from the perspective of information science. It analyzes his contributions to institutional modernization and the consolidation of public education, highlighting his role in shaping an enlightened citizenry. The methodology combines documentary analysis of primary sources with a critical review of secondary literature. The results show that Salgar promoted educational reforms, promoted the press as a tool for citizen education, and strengthened the relationship between information and the public sphere. Three key dimensions are identified: education as a policy of inclusion, the circulation of printed materials as a means of cultural democratization, and the strengthening of the state archive as an instrument of governance. It concludes that, although brief, his administration marked a significant transition toward a republican model where information was consolidated as a strategic resource for development. The study provides an interdisciplinary perspective that articulates political history and information science, offering insights into the roots of the relationship between the state, the citizenship, and the written culture in Colombia.
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