The award, which is given within the framework of the Guadalajara FIL, the most important literary event in Latin America, awarded 'Los intrusos,'

a detailed chronicle of the protests that shook Cuba, which were organized by the so-called San Isidro Movement which represented a profound political change among Cuban society.

The jury highlighted in its ruling that: "This is a detailed observation exercise on the current political situation in Cuba that is intertwined with a reflection on the role of journalism, writing and art."

Álvarez stated that this award, endowed with 10,000 euros, fills him with satisfaction and it is a sample of the resonance that journalistic work can have.

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