The ultimate homeland of a Latin American is France. This enigmatic inscription on this marble plaque tells us a story of Carlos Fuentes, a celebrated Mexican writer and diplomat. Look closely, you’ll see that the plaque is embedded on the facade of the building in front of you. The building is the residence of the Mexican Embassy in France. This modest plaque commemorates the period between 1975 and 1977 when Fuentes lived in this house while serving as Mexico’s ambassador to France. During this time, Fuentes brought Mexican culture and literature to France, and he himself became one of the most admired figures in the Parisian literary scene. During his ambassadorship, he introduced French readers to the vibrant world of Mexican literature, and his own works resonated deeply with the French public. Carlos Fuentes was a writer of amazing depth, his work captured the essence of Latin America’s unique voice as it navigated the complexity of its history and identity. Fuentes was always a man of the world, and his literary legacy continues to inspire and captivate readers throughout France and beyond.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to