Cândido Mendes de Almeida

Cândido Mendes de Almeida (1928-2022) was a prominent Brazilian intellectual and member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. He was known for his contributions to literature and his outspoken views during Brazil's military dictatorship. He was mentioned in a recent interview with Paulo Coelho, where Coelho reflected on their complicated relationship, highlighting Mendes' past criticisms and his eventual acts of support for political prisoners, which led to a reconciliation between the two.