Guatemalan Wingston González wins the Indigenous Literatures of the Americas Prize

Guatemalan poet Wingston González has been awarded the 14th edition of the Premio de Literaturas Indígenas de América for 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Guadalajara, Mexico, where the prize is traditionally presented during the International Book Fair.

This recognition marks a historical milestone for the award, as González is the first non-Mexican recipient to win the honor since its inception. The accolade highlights his contribution to indigenous literature within the broader context of the regional literary event.