Hugo Gonçalves wins the San Clemente Literary Prize

Portuguese writer Hugo Gonçalves won the San Clemente Literary Prize in Spain for his novel "Revolução," competing against notable authors like Leila Slimani and Ali Smith. The jury praised his depiction of the political climate in Portugal, characterized by fear and poverty. The Spanish edition of "Revolução" has been recognized as one of the best books of 2025 by several newspapers and has achieved commercial success. In Portugal, it also won the Fernando Namora Literary Prize and was deemed the best novel of the year by critic Miguel Real. The San Clemente Prize, awarded by high school students, has a history of recognizing significant literary figures.