Died:February 8, 2003(2003-02-08) (aged 81), Mexico City
Period:1941 - 2002
Spouse:Bárbara Jacobs
Language:Spanish
Occupation:Short story writer, editor, diplomat
Nationality:Guatemalan
Notable awards:Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Letras, 2000, Premio Nacional de Literatura Miguel Angel Asturias, 1997, Premio Juan Rulfo, 1996, Premio Xavier Villaurrutia, 1975
Literary movement:Generación del Cuarenta, "Boom" generation