Rafael Díaz Ycaza (October 24, 1925 - August 28, 2013) was an Ecuadorian poet, novelist, short story writer, and columnist for the Ecuadorian newspaper El Universo.

[4] Rafael Díaz Ycaza rose to prominence with his poems at a young age, earning a reputation as a poet of great talent.

He was also a journalist, writing the column 'Bottle Sea' in El Universo for several years.

He also occupied the position of president of the Guayas branch of the House of Ecuadorian Culture.

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