Mario Vargas Llosa, the celebrated Peruvian author and Nobel Prize winner, has died at the age of 89. Known for his powerful critiques of authoritarianism and political corruption in Latin America, Vargas Llosa was a towering figure in global literature. His works, including 'The Time of the Hero' and 'Conversation in the Cathedral,' earned him international acclaim. In addition to his literary achievements, he also made a foray into politics, running for president of Peru in 1990. His death marks the end of an era for Latin American literature.
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