A ook at the exercise of political caricature in the province of El Oro

Abstract

This research analyzes the journalistic exercise of political cartoons, focusing the study on the province of El Oro. The qualitative methodology applied the interview technique to cartoonists and journalists. As a result, the criterion that Orense cartoonists exercise an empirical profession stands out and, even without prior train-
ing, they consider that political caricature should be allowed as long as it respects the honor of others, in order to avoid an absurd and abusive humor.