Writer Gioconda Belli Wins 2026 FIL Prize for Literature in Romance Languages

Nicaraguan writer Gioconda Belli was announced as the winner of the 2026 FIL Prize for Literature in Romance Languages. The announcement was made by the organizers of the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico, the entity responsible for awarding this prestigious prize. The prize annually recognizes literary works written in Romance languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian and others. Gioconda Belli thus joins a select group of writers who have received this distinction over the years. The award ceremony is expected to take place during the 2026 edition of the fair.