Sergio Berrocal

Sergio Berrocal is a notable journalist who worked alongside Mario Vargas Llosa at the Agence France-Presse (AFP) during the 1960s, where they were among the first journalists hired in the newly established Spanish-speaking news division. Known for his discretion and diligent work ethic, Berrocal recalls Vargas Llosa's early days in Paris with fondness, emphasizing the vibrant cultural environment they navigated together, filled with influential literary figures and the excitement of press conferences led by iconic leaders like Charles de Gaulle.