Vargas Llosa is a Peruvian writer and politician. His novels paint a portrait of Peruvian society that is both severe and tender. As an author, he often explores themes of humanity’s struggle for freedom and the freedom found in art, and his works tend to reflect his commitment to social change. In 2010, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The award came 20 years after his unsuccessful bid for the Peruvian presidency. What famous observation about Mexico’s government did he once make? Discuss