Sofía Balbuena Wins 2026 Ribera del Duero Literary Award for Short Fiction
Sofía Balbuena has been awarded the Ribera del Duero Prize for short narrative in 2026. The jury, chaired by Juan Gabriel Vásquez, selected her work 'Personaje secundario,' a collection of stories described as using irony and subversion to examine contemporary emotional conventions. The announcement was made on March 19, 2026, recognizing Balbuena's contribution to literary arts.
Key facts
- Sofía Balbuena won the Ribera del Duero Prize in 2026
- The award is for short narrative fiction
- The jury was led by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
- The winning work is titled 'Personaje secundario'
- The announcement date was March 19, 2026
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Artists
- Sofía Balbuena
- Juan Gabriel Vásquez