'Harsh Times' novel explores CIA-backed coup to overthrow Guatemala's government

November 20, 2021 / 5:50 am

Scott Simon speaks to author Mario Vargas Llosa about his new novel, "Harsh Times." It's set in the 1950s, around the events of the CIA-backed coup to overthrow Guatemala's government.

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