Mario Benedetti
Mario Benedetti was a renowned Uruguayan writer and poet, celebrated for his literary contributions that explored themes of love, exile, and social justice. His works resonate deeply with readers across Latin America and beyond, and he is quoted by contemporary thinkers like Edeliberto Cifuentes for his poignant observation that 'a pessimist is only an optimist well-informed,' encapsulating the complexity of human experience in the face of societal challenges.
Born on Sep 14, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,654 | $54,000 | 41$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,248 | $89,000 | 76$ |
| Totals | 2 | 14,321,640 | 11,902 | $143,000 | 117$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Mario Benedetti is referenced for his quote about having all the answers.
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Uruguay:
Sturzenegger compared bureaucrats' creativity to that of Mario Benedetti.
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El Salvador:
Sheinbaum referenced the Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti to highlight the existence of the southern regions.
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Argentina:
Mario Benedetti was one of the most recognized Uruguayan writers both in his country and abroad.
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Bolivia:
Mario Benedetti is mentioned as a writer whose works were understood by the author thanks to his teacher.
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Brazil:
Mario Benedetti's quote suggests that there is always someone worse off, providing perspective on complaints.
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Brazil:
Mario Benedetti's quote reminds us to keep perspective on our complaints.
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Bolivia:
Mario Benedetti is a beloved poet whose work Serrat has set to music, highlighting their close relationship.
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Venezuela:
Mario Benedetti was a prolific Uruguayan writer known for his extensive literary works.
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Spain:
Mario Benedetti was a Uruguayan writer whose novel inspired the film La tregua, which Héctor Alterio presented at the San Sebastián Festival.
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