Juan Villoro
Mexico
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Juan Antonio Villoro Ruiz is a Mexican writer and journalist. He has been well known among intellectual circles in Mexico, Latin America and Spain for years, but his success among a wider readership has grown since receiving the Herralde Prize for his novel El testigo in 2004. He is the son of philosopher Luis Villoro.
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Oct 2, 2026
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Villoro was honored with the Carlos Fuentes international literature prize for his prolific writing, including works on violence and Ayotzinapa.
The PRD celebrates Villoro's recognition as a voice of critical conscience, highlighting the importance of defending intellectual freedom against Morena's attacks on the press.