tech
abril 4, 2026
Exile and identity in Malandrito summons Venezuelans in Mexico
Migration brings with it various processes: loss of identity, of belonging, resentments, frustrations, joys, sorrows, new relationships, knowledge, distancing. All these emotions are put on stage in the play "Malandrito", a monologue performed by Venezuelan actor Luis Vegas, who takes the audience on a confusing, ambiguous journey, but with humor, without beginning or end, like life itself and like migration.
TL;DR
- "Malandrito" is a monologue play performed by Venezuelan actor Luis Vegas, exploring the emotions associated with migration.
- The play is written by Luis Vegas and Mexican journalist Juan Carlos Franco.
- It tells the story of a young Venezuelan migrant in Mexico City, detailing his daily life, dreams, and memories of his home country.
- The work aims to engage Mexicans directly, not to accuse or thank, but to assert presence and shared experience.
- Vegas uses various performance techniques, including acting, rap, and spoken word, to portray the migrant's complex identity.
- A special performance on April 4th in Mexico City will raise funds for the NGO Apoyo a Migrantes Venezolanos, which documents human rights violations against Venezuelan migrants.
- The play is considered a "work in progress" and is seen by Vegas as a personal reconnection with Venezuela and a way to reconcile his dual identity.
- The goal is to create spaces for reflection and collaboration for the well-being of less fortunate individuals.