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Ever Andrés Mercado wins World Press Photo award for festival coverage

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Ever Andrés Mercado won a World Press Photo award for his coverage of the Manacillos festival in Yurumanguí, Colombia. The festival unites the Afro-descendant community as they navigate the Yurumanguí River to celebrate their ancestral traditions, gathering about 1,500 people in 2025. Despite ongoing challenges, participants emphasize their commitment to protect their land and heritage.

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