Who is a famous poet from Guatemala?

Miguel Ángel Asturias (October 19, 1899 – June 9, 1974) was a Guatemalan novelist, poet, and diplomat. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967. Asturias' work is often characterized by its magical realism, use of indigenous Guatemalan culture and myths, and political and social commentary.

Some of his most famous works include:

- Hombres de maíz (Men of Maize, 1949)

- El Señor Presidente (Mr. President, 1946)

- Mulata de tal (Mestiza With Such-and-Such, 1963)

- Viernes de dolores (Friday of Sorrows, 1972)

Asturias' work has been translated into more than 30 languages and he is considered one of the most important writers of Latin American literature.