Argentinian poet Juan Gelman, fierce critic of the 'dirty war', dies aged 83
Celebrated writer won some of the highest awards given to Spanish-language writers
Juan Gelman, the celebrated Argentinian poet and fierce critic of the South American nation's "dirty war" against the left, has died aged 83.
Gelman was born in Buenos Aires but had lived in Mexican City for more than 20 years where he died on Tuesday after being hospitalised, Mexico's national art council said in a statement.
Local media reported that he suffered from myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow and blood diseases.
The poet and political analyst's writings won some of the highest awards given to Spanish writers, including the lifetime achievement Miguel de Cervantes prize.
Gelman fought against impunity and injustices under Argentina's military junta, which "disappeared" thousands of suspected leftists from 1976 to 1983. One of Gelman's own sons was kidnapped and murdered during the so-called "dirty war".
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