Puerto Real Book Fair opens, Luis García Montero urges critical thinking

The Feria del Libro de Puerto Real was officially opened with a ceremony that highlighted the role of reading in fostering critical thinking and democratic memory. Councilor for Culture Nazaret Ramírez inaugurated the event, describing the fair as a high‑quality, identity‑rich literary gathering and noting past challenges such as the 2023 fire at Las Canteras. Poet Luis García Montero attended the opening, reinforcing the fair’s emphasis on critical thought. Mayor Aurora Salvador declared the plaza Almudena Grandes the "heart of culture" for the five‑day event and stressed the importance of literature for democratic participation, recalling the repression of women under the Franco regime. Attendees were reminded of a 10 % discount on books throughout the fair.