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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 13,701 | $40,000 | 47$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 14,151 | $82,000 | 65$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,699 | $350,000 | 191$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,131 | $54,000 | 33$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,866 | $190,000 | 107$ |
| Totals | 6 | 94,368,257 | 63,548 | $716,000 | 443$ |
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Colombia:
Miguel Ángel Asturias is noted for his contributions to the literary 'boom' in Latin America.
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Greece:
Miguel Angel Asturias is mentioned as a significant Latin American writer known for his political thriller 'El Señor Presidente'.
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Bolivia:
Miguel Angel Asturias won the Nobel Prize while serving as Guatemala's ambassador to France.
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Bolivia:
Miguel Ángel Asturias won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967.
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Uruguay:
Miguel Ángel Asturias won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967.
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Guatemala:
Miguel Ángel Asturias is referenced for his work 'Leyendas de Guatemala'.
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Guatemala:
The festival will be dedicated to Miguel Ángel Asturias.
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Nicaragua:
Miguel Ángel Asturias is a Nobel laureate from Guatemala, commemorated during the festival.
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Venezuela:
Miguel Ángel Asturias is recognized as a Nobel Prize winner from Guatemala.
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Honduras:
Miguel Ángel Asturias is noted as a significant figure whose remains are also considered for repatriation.
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