VOICED : Murio Juan Gelman

Juan Gelman, an influential Argentinian poet and activist, passed away at 83. Born in Buenos Aires, he spent over 20 years in Mexico City. Gelman was a prominent voice in Spanish literature and a fierce opponent of South American dictatorships. He suffered personal tragedies during Argentina's last dictatorship, losing his son and daughter-in-law, and later reunited with his granddaughter in 2000. Gelman's literary works, including 'Gotan', earned him prestigious awards like the Cervantes Prize. His writings reflect a blend of personal pain and social commitment.

Where was Juan Gelman born?

• Santiago

• Buenos Aires

• Ciudad de México

• Montevideo

What was Juan Gelman known for besides being a poet?

• A scientist

• A columnist

• A renowned musician

• A famous painter

What happened to Gelman's son and daughter-in-law during the Argentine dictatorship?

• They won a literary award

• They disappeared

• They were imprisoned

• They moved to Mexico

In which country did Gelman reunite with his granddaughter?

• Argentina

• Chile

• Uruguay

• Brazil

Which prestigious award did Juan Gelman receive in 2007?

• Booker Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Premio Cervantes

• Nobel Prize in Literature