Gioconda Belli
Gioconda Belli is a renowned Nicaraguan poet, novelist, and political activist, recognized as one of the most influential voices in Latin American literature. Born in 1948, her works often reflect the struggles of the Nicaraguan people under authoritarian regimes, weaving personal and political narratives. Belli's literary career spans several decades, with notable works including poetry collections and novels that explore themes of identity, exile, and women’s perspectives. In her recent interviews, she has expressed deep concern over the erosion of democracy in Nicaragua and the broader issues facing Central America.
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Yazmín Vicente describes her ideal of companionship using the words of Gioconda Belli.
“Muchas veces quise tirar la toalla, pero mi relación con Dios, no lo permitió”
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-12
María Dueñas admires Gioconda Belli for her voice in literature.
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Costa Rica· 2025-12-07
Gioconda Belli is noted as a novelist and poet, awarded the Reina Sofía Prize for Ibero-American Poetry.
Que sea eterno mientras dure | Historias de amor
Spain· 2025-08-10
Gioconda Belli is a novelist and poet, winner of the Reina Sofía Prize for Ibero-American Poetry.
Gaza y la crueldad | OpiniónSpain· 2025-08-08
Gioconda Belli, an exiled Nicaraguan writer, commented on the political motives behind the murder of Roberto Samcam.
Critic of Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega shot dead in Costa Rica | Costa Rica
United Kingdom· 2025-06-20
Gioconda Belli described the assassination as a politically motivated crime.
Matan a tiros a un militar retirado de Nicaragua exiliadoDominican Republic· 2025-06-20
Gioconda Belli is a Nicaraguan writer who commented on the political motives behind the crime against Roberto Samcam.
Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos ofrece apoyo para encontrar a asesinos de Roberto SamcamCosta Rica· 2025-06-20Gioconda Belli is a notable intellectual who is now a refugee in Spain.
Seguramente, los Ceaucescu de Nicaragua duermen con un ojo abiertoCosta Rica· 2025-06-12
Gioconda Belli is recognized as a significant voice in Central American literature, representing the cultural richness of the region.
Sergio Ramírez advierte sobre democracia tica: ‘Por primera vez en Costa Rica existe la tentación autoritaria’Costa Rica· 2025-06-01
Gioconda Belli is a novelist and poet, awarded the Reina Sofía Prize for Ibero-American Poetry.
Entender al hombre amenazado | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-30
Gioconda Belli was present alongside Sergio Ramírez at the festival Centroamérica Cuenta.
Ponerse en marcha | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-26
Gioconda Belli is mentioned as a notable figure during the Centroamérica Cuenta event.
Luis Guillermo Solís: ‘Hay una preocupación internacional muy seria sobre lo que está pasando en el país’Costa Rica· 2025-05-25
Gioconda Belli is a Nicaraguan author whose recent novel reflects on the consequences of a failed revolution.
La urgencia de contar a Centroamérica | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-25
Gioconda Belli presented at the Feria del Libro de Buenos Aires alongside Luis Chaves.
En Costa Rica hay un discurso de superioridad que es falso, dice el escritor Luis Chaves
Uruguay· 2025-05-25
Gioconda Belli is the vice president of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival and has participated in multiple activities organized as part of this event.
diálogo, firma de libros y encuentro con suscriptores
Guatemala· 2025-05-24
Gioconda Belli is the vice president of the Centroamérica Cuenta festival and was honored as Visitante Distinguida in Guatemala.
Entre libros, arte y sonrisas infantiles es nombrada Visitante Distinguida en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-05-23
Gioconda Belli is the vice president of the festival and a prominent writer.
Miguel Ángel Asturias entra a la Caja de las LetrasGuatemala· 2025-05-21
Gioconda Belli presented her new book and denounced the repression in Nicaragua.
Centroamérica Cuenta: Luis Guillermo Solís dialoga sobre el futuro de la región y Gioconda Belli presenta nuevo libroCosta Rica· 2025-05-20Gioconda Belli is a notable writer and former revolutionary who has been critical of political regimes in Nicaragua.
La Nueva Derecha, enemiga del liberalismo
Venezuela· 2025-05-19
Gioconda Belli is a novelist and poet, recognized with the Reina Sofía Prize for Ibero-American Poetry.
La amenaza del Proyecto 2025, el plan radical de la derecha en EE UU | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-17
Gioconda Belli is a key figure in contemporary Latin American literature and is presenting her latest novel in Buenos Aires.
"El 70% de los libros de ficción es leído por mujeres"
Argentina· 2025-05-11
Gioconda Belli is among the distinguished international authors participating in the fair.
precios de entradas, horarios, y seis datos clave para visitarla desde hoyArgentina· 2025-04-24
Gioconda Belli is a writer who has also been deprived of her nationality by the Nicaraguan authorities.
CIDH: Nicaragua ha privado de su nacionalidad a 452 nicaragüenses y negado entrada a 290
Panama· 2025-04-15
Gioconda Belli's recent novel 'Un silencio lleno de murmullos' addresses themes similar to those in 'El lago de la memoria'.
El país de las cosas perdidas: Nueva novela regresa a un país y una dimensión paralelaCosta Rica· 2025-04-13
Un silencio lleno de murmullos, a work by Gioconda Belli, will be featured at the festival.
Totonicapán y Comalapa acogen el festival literario Centroamérica Cuenta en Guatemala 2025Guatemala· 2025-03-16
Gioconda Belli is a writer who was expelled from Nicaragua by the Ortega dictatorship.
Centroamérica Cuenta, mayor festival literario de la región, incluirá a expresidente de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-14
Gioconda Belli was stripped of her Nicaraguan nationality and now lives in exile, continuing to write about Nicaragua's revolution and current dictatorship.
‘Ortega y Murillo reformaron la Constitución, para que obedezca a sus propias necesidades’
Colombia· 2025-03-02Gioconda Belli is a Nicaraguan writer who, like Cardenal, renounced the Sandinista regime.
Cien años de Ernesto Cardenal, el religioso que buscó la revolución en la poesía | CulturaSpain· 2025-03-01
Gioconda Belli is a novelist and poet, awarded the Reina Sofía Prize for Ibero-American Poetry.
Nicaragua amputada | Opinión | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-02-21
Gioconda Belli is a poet who reflected on the impact of the revolution on her fame.
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