Peru: Arrests made in human fat ring Nov 21, 2009
In his 1996 book "Death in the Andes," author Mario Vargas Llosa mentions pishtacos extensively, saying they are half-white ghouls who live in caves, lurk along dark isolated roads and suck the fat out of anyone careless enough to travel Andean roads at night. Andean myth holds that the fat is used to make soaps, lubricants, healing potions and cosmetic creams. (CNN)
So Did We Save the Amazon Rain Forest or What? Nov 4, 2009
Soon celebrities like Sting and crooner Phil Collins were rallying against the highway project, along with noted Latin American intellectuals: authors Gabriel Garca Mrquez, Carlos Fuentes, and Mario Vargas Llosa signed a letter calling accusing the nation of a "." The ruckus temporarily stalled the project, and Brazil enacted some modest conservation measures. In 1991, deforestation slowed to one of the lowest rates on record. (Slate)
Vargas Llosa completes new... Oct 18, 2009
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa is pictured during an interview at his home in Madrid. Vargas Llosa has completed a new book based on the life of Irish Roger Casement (1864-1916). (Yahoo! Asia News)
Nobel guessing game at fever pitch Oct 5, 2009
Some have speculated it could be time for a Spanish-language author to win, which has not happened since Octavio Paz won in 1990, so it could be time for Peru's Mario Vargas Llosa, often mentioned as a possible Nobel winner, to finally clinch the prestigious distinction. "A lot of people are saying it's time for a poet," Stefan Eklund, culture editor at Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet, said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Fujimori pleads guilty to bribery, spying Sep 30, 2009
Among the targets of Fujimoris spying named in this trial was his political enemy Mario Vargas Llosa, in 1990, when the award-winning novelist was a rival for the presidency. Prosecutor Jose Pelaez sought an eight-and-a-half-year jail sentence for Fujimori on three charges, a fine of US$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
I AM REPRESENTING THE NEED AS A SUBSCRIBER HISPANIC FAMILY FROM CUBA AND WOULD... Aug 13, 2009
During his 4-year run hosting A Mano Limpia, Haza has interviewed personalities rarely seen on Hispanic television, including secretary of state Condoleezza Rice; former president of Poland Lech Walesa, former president of Spain Jos Mara Aznar and Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. Haza is a former television and radio correspondent, having worked in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. (Multichannel News)
Venezuela's Chavez harnesses power of on-air talk Jun 1, 2009
Chavez ridiculed a proposal for a one-on-one debate with Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa using a baseball analogy: "Buddy, I'm in the major leagues and you're in double-A.". That left Chavez -- as usual -- as the sole protagonist for his next televised appearance. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Curious end for Chavez TV special Jun 1, 2009
Saturday's cancellation came amid arguments with Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa about a live debate ... The decision comes amid a very public argument with the Peruvian writer, Mario Vargas Llosa, who was in Venezuela to attend a seminar critical of Mr Chavez, in which both sides traded insults over the question of holding a televised debate between President Chavez and his critics. (BBC News -- Americas)
Debate row as Chavez cuts TV show May 31, 2009
The cancellation comes amid arguments with the Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa about a live televised debate. Mr Chavez has broadcast some 18 hours of special editions of Alo Presidente since Thursday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the programme. (BBC News -- Americas)
Chavez interrupts four-day TV talkathon... May 31, 2009
For Saturday, a debate had been scheduled between Chavez and conservative Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, a novelist who ran for president in 1990. But by late Friday Chavez was backtracking. (The Drudge Report)
Chavez Invites Intellectual Opponents To Debate May 30, 2009
(AP) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday backed away from a direct debate with prominent critics a day after he invited Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa and other Latin American intellectuals to join him on live television this weekend. On Thursday, Chavez said he would be willing to join a group of left-wing intellectuals in a debate with his critics on Saturday at the presidential palace during his program "Hello President.". (CBS News -- World)
Chavez Says He's Willing to Debate Critics on TV May 30, 2009
CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Friday he is willing to debate his prominent critics, including Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa and other visiting Latin American intellectuals. Chavez invited the group to debate Saturday on live television at the presidential palace during his program "Hello President.". (Fox News)
Chavez Logs 1,536 TV Hours on `Alo Presidente', Winning Salute From Castro May 29, 2009
Yesterday, Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian novelist, said he was warned against making political comments about the Venezuelan government upon his arrival in Caracas to participate in a forum on democracy, freedom, property and poverty. The president increased his popularity after his electoral win, Leon said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Venezuelan president begins four-day TV marathon May 29, 2009
They say that it coincides with a visit by the Peruvian writer, Mario Vargas Llosa, who is taking part in a seminar critical of Mr Chavez and the socialist revolution in Venezuela. The government says the extended programme is merely a celebration of the past decade and that Alo Presidente is a programme loved by most Venezuelans. (BBC News -- Americas)
Peru author criticizes Chavez, Venezuela May 29, 2009
CARACAS, Venezuela - Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa warned yesterday that Venezuela is headed toward a dictatorship under President Hugo Chavez, and the country may eventually resemble Cuba's communist-led autocracy. The acclaimed writer, who was told to limit his political statements, opened a pro-democracy forum by saying Chavez's government "is moving farther away from a liberal democracy.". (Boston Globe)
Peruvian writer and journalist detained for two hours May 26, 2009
The son of famed Peruvian author and former presidential candidate Mario Vargas Llosa said he was detained for questioning at Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport. Alvaro Vargas Llosa is slated to attend a forum organized by Cedice, a conservative Caracas-based think tank that has come under criticism from allies of President Hugo Chavez. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vargas Llosa Detained at Venezuelan Airport May 26, 2009
Alvaro, the son of famed Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, says he was detained on Monday for questioning at Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport. He is slated to attend a forum organized by Cedice, a conservative Caracas-based think tank that has come under criticism from allies of President Hugo Chavez. (Newsmax)
The Myth of Gabriel Garca Mrquez May 19, 2009
But these works had not changed his life or anyone else's, and his was not a name to conjure with as those of Julio Cortzar, Carlos Fuentes, and Mario Vargas Llosa were. When he got out of the car, he was on his way to the Nobel Prize, which he won in 1982. (Slate)
Peru U-turn on war museum funds Apr 7, 2009
The about-face came at the request of Peru's most famous author, Mario Vargas Llosa, after he held a private meeting with Mr Garcia. The president has now asked Mr Vargas Llosa to head up the project. (BBC News -- Americas)
Kanye West, Angelina Jolie, Toni Morrison Mar 20, 2009
They include E.L. Doctorow, V.S. Naipaul, Joyce Carol Oates, Mario Vargas Llosa and Alice Munro. A winner will be announced in May. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Carey in line for major award Mar 20, 2009
The list includes Mario Vargas Llosa of Peru, and Evan S. Connell, author of the novels Mr Bridge and Mrs Bridge ... Mario Vargas Llosa (Peru). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kanye West faces charges Mar 19, 2009
Also cited were Australia's Peter Carey, Mahasweta Devi of Bangladesh, Scottish author James Kelman, Mario Vargas Llosa of Peru, Arnost Lustig of the Czech Republic, Canadian short story writer Alice Munro, Italy's Antonio Tabucchi, Kenyan Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, Dubravka Ugresic of Croatia, and Ludmila Ulitskaya of Russia. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Peru furore over museum donation Feb 28, 2009
But it may be too late to stem the criticism, as several artists, including Peru's most famous author, Mario Vargas Llosa, have reportedly started a petition against the government's position. The country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission found that Peruvian armed forces were responsible for almost half of the deaths and disappearances during the conflict between Shining Path militants, rebels of the Tupac Amaru movement and the military. (BBC News -- Americas)
