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(Neustadt Prize-Winning Nicaraguan-Salvadoran Author) Claribel Alegría was a prominent figure in Central American literature, distinguished for her contributions as a poet, essayist, novelist, and journalist. She was honored with prestigious awards like the 2006 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, recognizing her talent. Alegría's writing effectively depicted the essence of contemporary Central America, establishing her as a respected voice in the region's literary scene.