In a heartfelt message, Fernández lamented the loss of Vargas Llosa’s creative brilliance, calling him a “brilliant, multifaceted intellectual” whose talents spanned short stories, novels, essays, and political thought. As president of FUNGLODE, he emphasized the writer’s influence as a master of the Spanish language and a cultural beacon for Latin America.

Fernández concluded by honoring Vargas Llosa’s enduring legacy and expressing his condolences to the writer’s family: “His legacy will always be an essential reference. May his soul rest in peace.” The celebrated author of The City and the Dogs, Conversation in the Cathedral, and The Feast of the Goat leaves behind a towering literary legacy.