Carlos Fuentes

A Mexican author.

The Old Gringo

Christopher Unborn

The Campaign

Death of Artemio Cruz

Mexican political boss Artemio Cruz is the illegitimate son of a hacienda owner. He causes the death of his son Lorenzo. He was raised by his uncle Lunero. His love Regina is hung. His cellmate Gonzalo Bernal is executed by a firing squad. He marries Bernal’s sister, Catalina Lorenzo is sent to run land at Cocuya. Most of his wealth is left to Padilla.