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"Now, more than ever before, a writer, a book, and a library give a name to the world and a voice to the human beings in it."

-Carlos Fuentes from his book, This I Believe: An A to Z of a Life

Select Awards

• Rómulo Gallegos Prize, 1978
• National Prize in Literature in Mexico, 1984
• Miguel de Cervantes Prize, 1988
• Latin Civilization Award bestowed by the French Academy and Brazilian Academy, 1999
• France’s Legion of Honor Award, 1992
• Italy’s Cavour Award, 1994
• Príncipe de Asturias Award of Spain, 1994