Gustavo is a writer and an author of fiction and nonfiction from Mexico. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies. He has won several literary awards for his fiction. His main interests are history, religion, and popular music. His work has been mentioned in The New York Times, Milenio, Reforma, El Economista, and Mexico Desconocido, among others. His most recent book in English is Sixty Years of Solitude: The Life of Empress Charlotte of Mexico.
Areas of Expertise
Mexico’s Founding Father and His (Very) Controversial Portrait
Between vanished bones and vivid yet controversial portraits, the real likeness of Mexico’s independence hero, Miguel Hidalgo, emerges from history.
What if the Aztecs Had Captured and Killed the Spanish Conquistadors?
The conquest of the New World forever changed history. But for a brief moment, it could have gone an entirely different way.
Cinco de Mayo: An American Celebration with a Mexican Twist?
Cinco de Mayo has become an American phenomenon, driven by historical ties, cultural revival, and corporate influence, while fading in Mexico.