The editorial imprint Debate has canceled its launching agreement for a biography on Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, authored by British professor Gerald Martin.
According to information from the website El País, the original contract between Debate and Martin was established with the objective of presenting the book as part of their specialized line focusing on Latin American literature.
However, according to internal sources cited by El País, the publisher did not proceed with editing due to "ethical concerns" related to the critical content included in the biography regarding the author's personal and political relationships.
Debate's decision was officially communicated to Gerald Martin's editorial team, who confirmed that they have received a formal notification of cancellation of the contract.
The full text of the work will be launched finally by Planeta, a media group directly competing with Debate in Spain. The publication will take place under the title "Vargas Llosa: Entre los mundos", scheduled for release in December 2026.