Throughout 2022, Salvadoran artist Renacho Melgar endured an ordeal of tests and consultations, leading to long periods of hospitalization that culminated in a second surgery to remove a cancerous tumor on his face. While dealing with the disease, he transformed his journey of pain, sadness, indignation, solidarity and occasionally absurdity into illustrations. His work, now published as a book, is a frank, acute and provocative critique inviting readers to discuss public health in Central America. At CADF 2023, Renacho will share a selection of drawings that were shown for three hours at the Rosales Hospital in San Salvador until the Ministry of Health censored the exhibition.

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