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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

From dictatorship in Paraguay to blood revenge, novel “El altar del milagro” affords insights

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RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL – Robertti Gamarra presents his fifth novel, entitled ‘El altar del milagro’ (The altar of the miracle). The book reflects the in-depth social reality in Latin America in the 1980s, starting from the experience of a person living in poverty and his desire to succeed, and gives an overview of life under a military dictatorship.

This novel focuses on the relevant problems of Latin American society that are often invisible to the rest of the world. El altar del milagro does not present a social solution but addresses social problems that are crucial to living together and lead to family conflicts that break personal ties.

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Robertti Gamarra is the author of 5 other books, 4 novels, and an essay on the use of knowledge. All his works, whether fiction or analysis, deal with social problems, their causes, and their effects on the standard of living of an ordinary person.

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Today, his books are a beacon of hope for people who live in poverty but want to succeed. Drawing on his experience in issues of solidarity or entrepreneurship, he shares his knowledge to illustrate the various social plagues that you only see when you live them.

His commitment and hard work are a source of inspiration for people struggling to survive in this society. His perspectives involve:

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“The possibility of getting in touch with the reality of many people who want to live and succeed but cannot do so because of social problems;” and “Reflecting social problems that are present but not visible;” and “Drawing the attention of authorities and leaders to these problems to provide a better standard of living in their sphere of influence.”

“I am pleased to announce my book, which will help to make visible problems such as child abuse, poverty, atrocities of the militia dictatorship, or blood revenge. I have worked tirelessly on this novel, and I want to make everyone aware that it is possible to succeed in this world despite all odds.”

“Anyone can live a successful life; no obstacle cannot be overcome if you are convinced to do so. I am here to tell you that identifying problems will help find solutions. It would be great to see the impact this title has on people’s lives. It will open up the possibilities they previously thought impossible and bring out the best in society.”

Robertti Gamarra has also worked as a journalist, screenwriter for film and television, and expert on entrepreneurship and innovation. He is also a well-known author who has published 5 books that have helped him overcome various professional challenges and lead a better life.

Robetti Gamarra’s determination and dedication have not only helped him succeed, but he has also achieved everything he dreamed of and now wants to share it with others.

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