Mario Vargas Llosa, a renowned writer, ran for the presidency of Peru in 1990 but lost to Alberto Fujimori. His political aspirations were fueled by both moral convictions and the excitement akin to writing a great novel. Throughout his life, Vargas Llosa transitioned from a supporter of socialism and the Cuban Revolution to embracing liberalism. Influenced by intellectuals like Sartre, Hayek, and Thatcher, he became a prominent figure in both literature and political discourse before his death at the age of 89 in Lima.
In 1990, Mario Vargas Llosa ran for the presidency of Peru with the fervor he brought to his typewriter, ultimately losing to Alberto Fujimori, who became a dictator.
While Vargas Llosa claimed he entered politics for moral reasons, his wife suggested that the true motivation was the thrill of writing a novel in real life.
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