VOICED : Develan en Cuba escultura de Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Gabriel García Márquez is honored in Havana with a bronze sculpture, symbolizing Colombia's gratitude to Cuba for its support in the peace process with FARC. The sculpture, crafted by José Villa Soberón, depicts García Márquez during his Nobel Prize win in 1982. The tribute highlights his deep connection to Havana and his lasting legacy. García Márquez was a close friend of Fidel Castro and lived in Havana during the 1980s. In 2017, the 50th anniversary of his renowned novel, Cien Años de Soledad, was celebrated.

What was the purpose of the bronze sculpture of Gabriel García Márquez in Havana?

• To celebrate his birthday

• To mark the anniversary of his death

• As a thank you from Colombia to Cuba for supporting the peace agreement

• To honor his literary achievements

Who created the sculpture of Gabriel García Márquez, and what does it depict?

• Fernando Botero; García Márquez writing a novel

• Enrique Grau; García Márquez in his childhood

• José Villa Soberón; García Márquez receiving the Nobel Prize

• Alejandro Obregón; García Márquez with Fidel Castro

What is the significance of the year 2017 in relation to Gabriel García Márquez?

• It marks the 100th anniversary of his birth

• It is the year he passed away

• It is the year he won the Nobel Prize

• It commemorates the 50th anniversary of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'

What was Gabriel García Márquez's relationship with Fidel Castro?

• They were distant acquaintances

• They were literary collaborators

• They were personal friends

• They were political rivals

During which decade did Gabriel García Márquez live in Havana?

• 2000s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s