Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian author known for his novels that explore themes of memory, history, and identity. His acclaimed works often reflect the complexities of Colombian society and its turbulent past. Vásquez gained international recognition with his novel 'The Sound of Things Falling,' which was translated into several languages and won multiple awards. He is celebrated for his lyrical prose and insightful commentary on contemporary issues in Latin America.
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Juan Gabriel Vásquez discussed the impact of political incidents on a global scale.
Padura, Guerriero, Vásquez y el arte de escribir columnas: “Debemos hallar lo universal en las entrañas de lo local” | 50 Aniversario
Spain· 2026-01-31
Colombian author Juan Gabriel Vásquez commented on the potential for US aggression towards Colombia.
Bulletin from Berlin: Trump and Greenland - Liberal democracies need to wake up and smell the gunpowder
New Zealand· 2026-01-21
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Latin American writer who will discuss his work at the Hay Festival.
Un aniversario para celebrar el periodismo | 50 AniversarioSpain· 2026-01-15
Juan Gabriel Vásquez's novel explores the life and struggles of the Colombian sculptor Feliza Bursztyn.
Los 50 mejores libros de 2025 | BabeliaSpain· 2025-12-13
Novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez is part of the delegation of writers at the Hay Festival.
Hay Festival Arequipa 2025: las claves para disfrutar al máximo los 4 días más intensos de la cultura y el pensamiento | SOMOS
Peru· 2025-11-01
Juan Gabriel Vásquez reflected on algorithms and polarization during the forum.
Los demócratas buscan la fórmula ante el desorden global | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-21
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian writer reflecting on polarization at the event.
World In Progress: Barcelona se convierte en el epicentro global de la reflexión sobre los retos del siglo XXI | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-20
Juan Gabriel Vásquez joined the gathering to honor Joaquín.
Contarle la vida a un camarero cuando el bar va a cerrar: cómo se rodó ‘Un último vals’ | BabeliaSpain· 2025-10-18
Juan Gabriel Vásquez contributed to the Diccionario Vargas Llosa, describing it as an 'inventory of emotions'.
Celebran con un "Dicciomario" la gran literatura de Mario Vargas Llosa
Mexico· 2025-10-16
Juan Gabriel Vásquez emphasized the violence affecting the world today during his speech at the congress.
El rey Felipe VI dice que el congreso de la lengua de Arequipa “es una valiosa lección en tiempos en que se oye hablar de rivalidad y resurgimiento de bloques”Spain· 2025-10-15
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is mentioned as a writer reflecting on the complexities of conflict.
Ciegos en Gaza | OpiniónSpain· 2025-10-12
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is mentioned as part of the inauguration event for the Bienal Internacional Arte y Ciudad BOG 25.
El enigma que rodea la monumental roca instalada en el pedestal de donde fue derribada la estatua de Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, por indígenas Misak
Colombia· 2025-09-21
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is the author of 'Los nombres de Feliza', a book that Debi Nova recently finished reading.
15 años de Debi Nova: ‘He aprendido una filosofía positiva a pesar de que hay fuerzas que a veces te quieren hundir’
Costa Rica· 2025-07-27
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian writer who discusses the transformative power of literature.
Democracia, libros y escritura… sin agua ni café
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-20
Juan Gabriel Vásquez's novel 'Los nombres de Feliza' tells a poignant story about the sculptor Feliza Bursztyn.
Eduardo Mendoza, Rozalén, Victoria Luengo, Bunbury y otros protagonistas del año cultural comparten sus lecturas para el verano | BabeliaSpain· 2025-06-30
Juan Gabriel Vásquez was one of the speakers discussing literature as a tool for facing reality.
Inauguran Festival Mar de PalabrasDominican Republic· 2025-06-28
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is noted among the writers addressing the tragedy in Gaza.
La tragedia en Gaza | OpiniónSpain· 2025-06-04
Juan Gabriel Vásquez was one of the Latin American writers recognized at the festival Centroamérica Cuenta.
Ponerse en marcha | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-26
Juan Gabriel Vásquez participated in a discussion about his novel at the event.
Centroamérica Cuenta: Luis Guillermo Solís dialoga sobre el futuro de la región y Gioconda Belli presenta nuevo libroCosta Rica· 2025-05-20
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is celebrated for his literary genius.
Gracias, Filbo - Columna de Jineth Bedoya LimaColombia· 2025-05-15
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian novelist who has been compared to Mario Vargas Llosa and is set to take his seat in the Real Academia Española.
Juan Gabriel Vásquez heredero de Vargas LlosaColombia· 2025-05-04
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is considered one of the most important Latin American writers of his generation.
Juan Gabriel Vásquez ocupará el sillón de Vargas Llosa en la RAE
Venezuela· 2025-05-01
Juan Gabriel Vásquez's novel 'El ruido de las cosas al caer' won the Alfaguara prize in 2011.
Estos son los 15 libros más vendidos en la historia de la Feria del Libro de BogotáColombia· 2025-04-30
Juan Gabriel Vásquez credits Vargas Llosa with inspiring his generation of writers to pursue literature.
El legado literario y político intelectual de Vargas Llosa en palabras de sus otros huérfanos: “Él me convirtió en escritor” | CulturaSpain· 2025-04-15
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a writer who reflects on the impact of Vargas Llosa's work on his own literary vocation.
El joven del hotel Wetter | OpiniónSpain· 2025-04-15
Juan Gabriel Vásquez has spoken about the influence of Vargas Llosa's novels on his own work.
Cuatro novelas fundamentales de Mario Vargas LlosaMexico· 2025-04-14
Juan Gabriel Vásquez brings to life the story of the Colombian sculptor Feliza Bursztyn in 'Los nombres de Feliza'.
Fremdsprachen auffrischen: 5 Buchempfehlungen
Switzerland· 2025-04-07
Juan Gabriel Vásquez recounts the story of Feliza Bursztyn in his book 'Los nombres de Feliza'.
La tristeza | Opinión | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-03-31Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a writer whose latest book is 'Los nombres de Feliza'.
El dictador y el nazi | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-30
