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(Writer, Diplomat) Luis Cardoza y Aragón was a talented Guatemalan writer, essayist, poet, art critic, and diplomat who had a diverse professional career. Educated in Guatemala City, he later moved to Paris in the 1920s where he formed friendships with influential figures like André Breton and Miguel Ángel Asturias. Cardoza's work was heavily influenced by the surrealist movement, leading to notable works such as "Luna Park" and "Miguel Ángel Asturias, Casi Novela." His literary contributions were recognized with awards such as the 1992 Mazatlan Literature award in Mexico.