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Carlos Andres Olivera Caballero

Abstract

“Where It Should Always Be, ” is a powerful poem written by Carlos Andres Olivera Caballero. The poem delved into the complex interplay between urban spaces and social movements. It illustrates how public spaces, often overlooked, became crucial arenas for the expression of communal identity, resistance, and aspirations for a just society. Set against the backdrop of a city undergoing turmoil, the poem is narrated through the experiences of a young individual witnessing the transformation of everyday urban landscapes into sites of collective action and contestation. It captures the essence of public space as a platform for civic engagement, where the community’s fight for equality, dignity, and freedom is articulated and enacted. Through vivid imagery and emotive storytelling, the poem reflects on the role of public spaces in shaping social dynamics, highlighting their potential to foster solidarity, empower marginalized voices, and challenge structures of power. It emphasizes the solidarity of resonates the reader’s interest in urban cmovements underlining thepoem’son message of community empowerment.

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How to Cite
Olivera Caballero, C. A. (2024) “Where It Should Always Be”, The Journal of Public Space, 9(2), pp. 281–286. doi: 10.32891/jps.v9i2.1819.
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Creative Content
Author Biography

Carlos Andres Olivera Caballero, Bookcubers

Carlos Andres Olivera Caballero is a third-year law student from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with a passion for education, environmentalism, and indigenous rights. He is the vice president of the Rotaract Club Urbarí and Director of the Legal Area at the Departmental Youth Council of Santa Cruz. In 2019, Carlos founded Bookcubers, an NGO that focuses on education and environmental stewardship for indigenous and underprivileged communities, which has positively impacted over 1,500 individuals. Carlos has been the Senior Editor of the Harmony Online Journal (2023-2024), where he edited more than 50 articles centered on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He has won international accolades, including the Heartfulness Essay Event (2022) and the Gold Award in the Futures Youth Anthology (2024), for his writing on sustainability and governance. His international experiences include attending UNESCO’s International Youth Forum (2023), and One Young World (2024), contributing to platforms focused on sustainability and indigenous issues.