The Peruvian writer, journalist and presenter Jaime Bayly will present his novel ‘The Coupists’ at the John F. Kennedy Library.
MIAMI, United States. – The Peruvian writer, journalist and presenter Jaime Bayly present his novel The coup plotters (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2026) on Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at the main headquarters of the Hialeah Public Library system, the John F. Kennedy Library, according to a press release issued by Hialeah Public Libraries in collaboration with Spanish Publishers.
According to official information, the event is part of a joint initiative to bring the public closer to the author’s new work and promote exchange between writers and readers in the community. During the activity, Bayly will talk about the process of writing the book, the historical context that inspires the plot and the role of literature in the interpretation of contemporary political conflicts. Attendees will also be able to purchase copies of the novel.
The work, titled The coup plottersis presented as a political novel inspired by real episodes in the recent history of Latin America. The plot focuses on the attempted coup d’état that occurred in Venezuela in 2002 against the then president Hugo Chavez and addresses the intrigues, conspiracies and tensions between the military, businessmen, politicians and international actors that marked these events, as detailed in the press release.
The statement also points out that recognizable figures from Latin American politics appear in the narrative, including Hugo Chávez and the Cuban dictator. Fidel Castro. According to the information released, the political and ideological relationship between the two played a key role in the regional scenario at the beginning of the 21st century. From these characters and situations inspired by real events, Bayly builds a story that combines political chronicle, satire and fiction to examine the power, propaganda, conspiracies and ambitions that surround authoritarian governments and their opponents.
The presentation in Hialeah It is part of the cultural activities promoted by the city’s library system. In the press release, Hialeah Public Libraries states that with this activity it reaffirms its commitment to promoting reading, cultural dialogue and the meeting between authors and readers in the community.
The call is open to the public and will be held at the John F. Kennedy Library, main headquarters of the Hialeah Public Library system, on Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 pm, according to official information released by the organizers.
