Miguel Ángel Asturias
Miguel Ángel Asturias (1899-1974) was a Guatemalan writer, diplomat, and Nobel laureate in Literature, known for his influential works that explore themes of indigenous culture, social injustice, and political oppression in Latin America. His most famous novel, 'El Señor Presidente,' critiques authoritarianism through a surrealist lens, reflecting his deep commitment to social issues and his experiences with the oppressive regimes in his home country. Asturias's literary contributions have earned him a significant place in Latin American literature, and he is celebrated for his role in advocating for the rights of the indigenous peoples and for his lasting influence on the region's literary tradition.
Born on Oct 19, 1899 (125 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 9 | 7.67 | 0.66% | +30% | 17,915,568 | 154,240 | $82,000 | 706$ |
| Panama | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,347 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Totals | 10 | 22,230,336 | 157,587 | $158,000 | 765$ |
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Guatemala:
The accident involved a monument dedicated to Miguel Ángel Asturias.
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Guatemala:
The monument to Miguel Ángel Asturias was damaged in a traffic accident.
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Guatemala:
The monument is dedicated to the Guatemalan writer Miguel Ángel Asturias.
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Panama:
Miguel Ángel Asturias was an author who wrote about the impact of the United Fruit Company in Latin America.
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Guatemala:
Miguel Ángel Asturias is celebrated as a key figure in Guatemalan literature during the Festival de la Luz 2025.
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Guatemala:
Mauro Yojcom participated in a contest to erect a monument in honor of Miguel Ángel Asturias, where he placed third.
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Guatemala:
Miguel Ángel Asturias was a prominent Guatemalan writer known for his unique narrative style and for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Guatemala:
The festival honors Miguel Ángel Asturias in commemoration of the Nobel Prize year and the 50th anniversary of his death.
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Guatemala:
Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Nobel Prize-winning author after whom the Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias is named.
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Guatemala:
Miguel Ángel Asturias's works had a resounding success at the fair.
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