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The Life of Eduardo Galeano
The Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano passed way from lung cancer on Monday, April 13. He was 74 years old and best known as the author of the 1971 book “Open Veins of Latin America.” In this photo gallery, teleSUR highlights some important moments in his Galeano's life.
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Eduardo Galeano was born Sept. 3, 1940, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was attracted to literature and became involved in journalism at the age of 14 as a cartoonist for the Montevideo newspaper El Sol.
Eduardo Galeano was born Sept. 3, 1940, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was attracted to literature and became involved in journalism at the age of 14 as a cartoonist for the Montevideo newspaper El Sol. Photo:EFE
In 1971, he published his best-known book,
In 1971, he published his best-known book, "Open Veins of Latin America,” which chronicled the oppression of the continent by foreign empires and multinational corporations. It has been published in 20 languages. Photo:EFE
One of the most difficult times in his life was overcoming lung cancer. He went into remission in 2007.
One of the most difficult times in his life was overcoming lung cancer. He went into remission in 2007. Photo:EFE
Galeano is considered one of Latin America's most acclaimed authors, whose prose is distinguished by transcending orthodox genre, combining non-fiction, fiction, journalism, political analysis, and history.
Galeano is considered one of Latin America's most acclaimed authors, whose prose is distinguished by transcending orthodox genre, combining non-fiction, fiction, journalism, political analysis, and history. Photo:EFE
Galeano meets Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in 2005, at the Venezuelan embassy in Montevideo. Chavez was visiting Uruguay for the Mercosur presidential summit.
Galeano meets Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in 2005, at the Venezuelan embassy in Montevideo. Chavez was visiting Uruguay for the Mercosur presidential summit. Photo:EFE
Galeano expressed admiration for Uruguayan President Jose Mujica (R). This photograph was taken when Galeano received the Argentine Order of May at the country's embassy in Uruguay. Galeano was internationally renowned and received numerous awards.
Galeano expressed admiration for Uruguayan President Jose Mujica (R). This photograph was taken when Galeano received the Argentine Order of May at the country's embassy in Uruguay. Galeano was internationally renowned and received numerous awards. Photo:EFE
Galeano met many Latin American leaders during his life. In this image, he embraces Bolivian President Evo Morales.
Galeano met many Latin American leaders during his life. In this image, he embraces Bolivian President Evo Morales. Photo:EFE
Galeano meets members of the teleSUR team.
Galeano meets members of the teleSUR team. Photo:teleSUR
This week, the Spanish publisher Siglo XXI are releasing Galeano's latest work, a selection of his stories and essays dedicated to women.
This week, the Spanish publisher Siglo XXI are releasing Galeano's latest work, a selection of his stories and essays dedicated to women. Photo:EFE
Galeano worked a a factory worker, cartoonist, painter, messenger, mechanic, and a bank teller, among other things, before becoming one of the world's most important left-wing authors. He leaves this world with a powerful legacy in the stories and printed words that survive him.
Galeano worked a a factory worker, cartoonist, painter, messenger, mechanic, and a bank teller, among other things, before becoming one of the world's most important left-wing authors. He leaves this world with a powerful legacy in the stories and printed words that survive him. Photo:EFE
Published 13 April 2015
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