SHORT PROFILE of Peruvian-Spanish Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, considered among the most influential Latin American writers. Vargas Llosa often takes a sharp look at the region's politics and history, with novels like "The Time of the Hero" (1963), "The Feast of the Goat" (2000), and continuing through to 2021's "Harsh Times". The writer has stirred controversy in Latin America with his pro-capitalist views, often criticising the many socialist governments across the region. SHORT PROFILE OF Mario Vargas Llosa