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Ra\u00fal del Pozo: A Journey Through Time and Words<\/h2>\n

Ra\u00fal del Pozo, a figure synonymous with \u00a0journalistic integrity\u00a0, once remarked, “leaving Madrid is always a mistake.” His \u00a0journalistic universe\u00a0 can only be understood from inside the M-30, which he portrays as an amusing whirlwind, dense with \u00a0conspiracies\u00a0 and dealings. It resembles the \u00a0Patio de Monipodio\u00a0, albeit with a more cynical political atmosphere: in Madrid’s social circles, the first person to excuse themselves from the table for a bathroom break is often the first to be \u00a0betrayed\u00a0.<\/p>\n

This time, however, he made an exception after six long years, returning to \u00a0Seville\u00a0, his “Guadalquivir of the stars.” A place that holds precious memories from the 1980s when he spent countless nights of revelry with \u00a0Jes\u00fas Quintero\u00a0, for whom he wrote radio scripts, and his dear friend \u00a0Jos\u00e9 Antonio G\u00f3mez Mar\u00edn\u00a0. They would play bingo with \u00a0El Beni de C\u00e1diz\u00a0, who would sing out the numbers in \u00a0soleares\u00a0, before losing themselves in \u00a0taverns\u00a0, \u00a0casinos\u00a0, and wherever the warm nights of the city led them.<\/p>\n

On a scorching Tuesday, at 39 degrees Celsius and at the age of 88, equipped with a sturdy leather briefcase containing a brown portfolio and fresh clothes, Ra\u00fal del Pozo broke his vow of never sleeping outside Madrid. The occasion was too significant: he was to accept the last major award missing from his \u00a0trophy cabinet\u00a0. The esteemed \u00a0ABC of Seville\u00a0 awarded him the \u00a0Joaqu\u00edn Romero Murube Prize\u00a0, one of the most prestigious in Andalusia. Ra\u00fal, who feels at home in Seville, earned this accolade for a column about the Machado brothers.<\/p>\n

In the heart of a summer reminiscent of \u00a0Machado’s childhood\u00a0, Ra\u00fal’s article serves as a \u00a0sliver of unity\u00a0 amid a landscape punctuated by division. Titled “The Machado Brothers Loved Each Other,” it was published on December 15, resonating with a recent exhibition in Seville that sought to reclaim the literary genius of these poets, dispelling myths surrounding their political rift. “For both Spains, they were either good or better, depending on the \u00a0cainism\u00a0 of the times. They eclipsed each other amid the geography of the front but loved one another and never clashed over ideology,” he wrote.<\/p>\n

A proud son of \u00a0Cuenca\u00a0, awarded honors from both the Community of Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha, Ra\u00fal considers Seville a third homeland. “I am half Andalusian,” he declared one morning while seated on the \u00a0AVE\u00a0 train, taking in the views approaching C\u00f3rdoba. That evening, he proved his sentiment during his acceptance speech, delivering his heartfelt acknowledgment in front of renowned figures such as \u00a0Juanma Moreno\u00a0, the mayor of Seville \u00a0Jos\u00e9 Luis Sanz\u00a0, \u00a0Alberto Garc\u00eda Reyes\u00a0, and other colleagues and fans.<\/p>\n

To Ra\u00fal, \u00a0Andalusia\u00a0 symbolizes “the final remnant of Paradise.” In the words of \u00a0Schlegel\u00a0, it is “the only Western town that remains true to a paradisiacal ideal of life.” “Andalusia has given Spain its melody, its narrative, its \u00a0duende\u00a0,” he intoned with the resonance of a night owl. He added that the defining comment on Seville could only come from \u00a0Cervantes\u00a0: “Great Seville, a triumphant Rome in spirit and nobility.” Yet, he humorously noted, “Not everything is bliss: summers do come with heat,\u201d delivered with a \u00a0British grace\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Ra\u00fal possesses a unique writing style: “Everyone changes upon discovering the talent and mystery of Andalusia. Arab princes would forsake the \u00a0Quran\u00a0, indulging in the wines produced from the grapes brought back by the sailors of the caravels.” If \u00a0El Beni\u00a0 had been present that evening, he would have serenaded the gathering with a soulful rendition and rhythmic chants.<\/p>\n

A champion of authenticity, Ra\u00fal articulates thoughts seldom spoken today. In the tradition of \u00a0Cela\u00a0, who regarded him as a son, his columns combine sharp phrases with a rhythm akin to \u00a0gypsy songs\u00a0. All wrapped in what \u00a0D\u00e1maso Alonso\u00a0 once summed up: the finest \u00a0Spanish\u00a0 imaginable, as echoed by \u00a0Ignacio Camacho\u00a0 during the event.<\/p>\n

From his columns, Ra\u00fal is also among the most insightful reporters, often dubbed the leader of the \u00a0tribe of rogues\u00a0. He does not tolerate superficiality; each political article uncovers some fresh insight. His dedication to \u00a0authentic reporting\u00a0 keeps him eternally youthful. When straying from current events, he continues to captivate, whether enlighting readers about a parrot feasting on pomegranates in his garden or referencing the classics as he reflects on spring rain.<\/p>\n

During the ceremony, \u00a0Juanma Moreno\u00a0, the President of the Andalusian government, hailed Del Pozo as “one of the most indomitable, long-lasting, and remarkable journalists in contemporary Spain.” He characterized Ra\u00fal as “a journalist without formal attire, more at home recounting the noises of the streets than occupied on a plush sofa in fancy gatherings.”<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ignacio Camacho\u00a0 further described him as the “elder brother of the sacred confraternity of the Sacred Column and a living legend of Spanish journalism, illuminating each day with the brilliance of his magnificent prose.” Camacho, who had won the IX \u00a0Ra\u00fal del Pozo Columnist Award\u00a0, remarked that “no government, corporation, or even women\u2014whom he cherishes as much as words\u2014has ever swayed his pen.” This embodies the essence of his life lessons and craft: embracing freedom as a supreme principle, honoring dignity, and maintaining unwavering resolve amidst societal pressures.<\/p>\n

Today, Ra\u00fal del Pozo boasts a remarkable array of accolades, including the \u00a0Cavia\u00a0, \u00a0Gonz\u00e1lez-Ruano\u00a0, \u00a0Francisco Cerecedo\u00a0, and \u00a0ABC Cultural Prizes\u00a0, alongside the newly earned Romero Murube. While he may not have been born in Seville like the Machados, his contributions are undeniably profound, and his legacy continues to resonate within the realm of journalism, illuminating the path for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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