Mario Vargas Llosa passed away at 88. He was Latin America’s clearest voice for liberty, truth, and democratic sanity. A literary titan and political lion, he broke ranks with leftist intellectuals early, rejecting utopian revolutions and totalitarian lies. From Castro to Ortega, he opposed tyrants while others cheered. His legacy is literary and moral: courage, clarity, and an unflinching defence of individual freedom.
Marco, I admire your breath of knowledge, interests and writing styles. As you know many of us in Canada and the USA aren’t well informed about South America other than its political systems have historically lacked stability and fairness. Thanks for introducing me to a clearly prolific and great thinker and writer.
Thank you, Sandra. You are very kind. Being born in Latin America is a bkessing and a curse. Glad you enjoyed the piece.
Marco, I admire your breath of knowledge, interests and writing styles. As you know many of us in Canada and the USA aren’t well informed about South America other than its political systems have historically lacked stability and fairness. Thanks for introducing me to a clearly prolific and great thinker and writer.