This work discusses the significance of two representations of Colombia's political culture: elections and war. Briefly mentions a statement on Gabriel García Márquez's social views.
Rafael Cartay writes about the contribution of immigrants in shaping the Venezuelan diet in the twentieth century. In the later part of the study, the author writes about refrigeration in the early nineteenth century, where he comments on García Márquez's "Cien Años de Soledad."
Diana Palaversich analyzes the work of Mario Bellatin. In the article, she compares the mystical world of Bellatin to the works of other writers, including Gabriel García Márquez.
Viewed on 29 January, 2008. "El escritor colombiano volvió después de cuarto siglo al pueblo bananero que inspiró a Macondo. Llegó en una locomotora y fue recibido con cañonazos y globos por 5.000 personas."
"Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez has been asked informally to help mediate with Fidel Castro in the case of a Cuban doctor banned from leaving the island for Argentina, where her son and grandchildren are residents."
"In 2001, Nichols left Bana and opened Macondo Design in Middle Island, which she named after the magical village in 100 years of Solitude, a novel by Gabriel García Márquez. The name struck a cord with Nichols, who said, I help peoples' dreams come true."