Nobel Prize Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89
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April 14, 2025 06:30
lima - Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel laureate in Literature, passes away at 89 in Lima. Learn about his life and career.
Peruvian Writer Mario Vargas Llosa Passes Away
Renowned Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa, known for his critical views on corruption and cruelty in Peru, died at the age of 89 in Lima.
Early Career in Journalism
- Started as a teenage night reporter in Lima.
- Reported on crime and prostitution for La Crónica.
Literary Achievements
Vargas Llosa gained fame with his first novel, 'The Time of the Hero,' criticizing military life in Peru. He later diverged from leftist ideologies, becoming a conservative political thinker and novelist.
Political Pursuits
- Contested presidency in 1990.
- Lost to Alberto Fujimori, who adopted some of Vargas Llosa's policies.