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Replicante is a Mexican cultural and literary online magazine. Founded in 2004, [1] the magazine, which was printed quarterly, covers a central theme in each issue, such as art, sex, or cities. [1] Regular sections are also included.

The magazine seeks to be an alternative to Nexos and Letras Libres .

The editorial director is Rogelio Villarreal, well known in Mexico's counterculture. [1] Villarreal was the publisher of the countercultural magazines La Regla Rota (The Broken Rule) and La Pusmoderna. Replicante is his first attempt to reach a more mainstream public.

In 2009 Replicante ended print publication and went on online. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "'Revista Replicante: sobre la gestión de un proyecto de periodismo cultural' – Charla en el ITESO". arteenlared (in Spanish). 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2016.