Federico Ríos, born in Colombia in 1980, is a photojournalist, who focuses his lens on Latin America, capturing the complexities of the region's armed conflicts, environmental issues, and their impact on society. His early exhibitions, such as "The Signature of Los Ríos" and "Transputamierda," showcased his talent and vision, gaining attention at international festivals in Brazil and Lithuania.

In 2017, Ríos gained further acclaim with exhibitions in New York, Lithuania, and Amsterdam, where he presented his work on the Colombian armed group FARC.

His most recent exhibition, "Los días póstumos de una guerra sin final," opened at Bandy Bandy Gallery in Bogotá in February 2020, showcasing his ongoing exploration of the lingering effects of conflict.

In 2012, Ríos' photobook La ruta del cóndor was jointly published by Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano de Bogotá and Universidad de Caldas. The following year he published Fiestas de San Pacho, Quibdó, together with the photographic collective Mas Uno.

His most recent photobook, VERDE, was published by Raya with photo editor Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo in 2021.

Ríos' work has been featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, National Geographic, Stern, GEO, Time, Paris Match, and LFI Magazine.

Winner of ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'or award 2023
Photojournalist of the year, Poy Latam 2023
Winner of People Choice Award, Prix Pictet 2023
Winner Hansel-Mieth Preiss Alemania 2019
First prize, news series POY Latam 2017
Jury Award Days Japan 2017