Fifteen Years Since Mario Vargas Llosa Became Latest Spanish Nobel Laureate

On October 7, 2010, Mario Vargas Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, marking a significant milestone for Hispanic America and elevating the literary prestige of Peru.

• Mario Vargas Llosa became the first author in lengua española to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature on October 7, 2010, celebrated across the Spanish-speaking world.
• At the time of receiving the Nobel Prize, Mario Vargas Llosa was dividing his life between Lima, Peru, and Madrid, Spain, highlighting his strong ties to both countries.
• The announcement of the award took place in Cáceres, Spain, where the Academy emphasized Vargas Llosas powerful contributions to the world of novel and literature.