Is Mario Benedetti A-List?
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No — Mario Benedetti is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1945D$0.01M
First Publication
Publishes his first collection of poems.
1960C▲$0.05M+$0.04M
Literary Recognition
Gains wider recognition for his novels and essays.
1973C$0.1M+$0.05M
Exile Due to Dictatorship
Goes into exile due to the military dictatorship in Uruguay.
1985B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Return to Uruguay
Returns to Uruguay after the end of the dictatorship.
1999B$0.7M+$0.39999999999999997M
International Acclaim
Receives international acclaim for his literary contributions.
2009B$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Death
Passes away, leaving a significant legacy in Latin American literature.
2026B$1M
Legacy as Writer
Remembered as one of the most important Latin American writers of his generation.
Last updated: February 25, 2026