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

Writer Gioconda Belli, of Nicaraguan nationality, was announced as the winner of the 2026 FIL Prize for Literature in Romance Languages. The announcement was made by the organization of the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) in Mexico, the entity responsible for awarding this important literary recognition. The prize recognizes authors who write in languages of the Romance family, which include Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian, and other languages derived from Latin. Gioconda Belli thus joins a prestigious group of writers who have received this recognition over the years. The award ceremony is expected to take place as part of the next edition of the FIL in Guadalajara. Belli's work, which includes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, has been internationally recognized for her approach to themes such as love, politics, and Latin American identity. This prize represents the recognition of a literary career marked by consistent and influential production.