VOICED : Poniatowska gana premio Cervantes

Mexican novelist Elena Poñatowska was awarded the Premio Cervantes for her literary career and dedication to journalism. This recognition is significant for women writers and Mexico. Poñatowska gained fame with her 1971 book 'La noche de Tlatelolco', about the 1968 student massacre in Mexico. Only four women have received this prestigious Spanish award since 1976. Poñatowska, 81, has also won the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and France's Legion of Honor. The Premio Cervantes will be presented on April 23 in Madrid.

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