Gustavo Vázquez-Lozano

[1] In 2016, his novel El elefante que sonreía ("The elephant that smiled ") won the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Award.

At the age of 16, he began writing for Conecte, one of Mexico's pioneering rock magazines, where reviewed albums by the Rolling Stones and became a regular contributor.

Vázquez-Lozano's novels delve into themes of mystery, with characters navigating despair, the drudgery of daily life, magical elements, love, and betrayal.

[10][11] In The Aztec Eagles: The History of the Mexican Pilots Who Fought in World War II, he argues that the 201st Fighter Squadron was conveniently forgotten by the State, despite its triumphs extending beyond military achievements to influence diplomacy.

[15] La Estrella del Sur was shortlisted for the Gran Angular Prize in 2002 and was selected by the Alas y Raíces program to be distributed to classroom libraries in Mexico.