VOICED : "El hombre es el coronavirus del mundo", dice novelista Padura

Leonardo Padura, a renowned Cuban writer, shares his insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed humanity's unrecognized happiness. In an interview, he notes that humans, despite their biological triumphs, are now overwhelmed by the fear of death, suggesting a need for humility. At 64, Padura is a prominent Latin American author, and the current situation has inspired him to set his next novel, featuring detective Mario Conde, during the pandemic. He also reflects on environmental issues, stating that humans have been unjust to other species and are now facing the consequences, likening humanity to a virus affecting the world.

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