Narcoandine Stories and its Topes: The Literary Narcozones of Peru, Bolivia and ChileEl topos del relato narcoandino: las narcozonas literarias de Perú, Bolivia y Chile

Abstract

© Instituto de Estética - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.A literary corpus has emerged, nurtured by material from Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, known as «Narcoandine stories». These narratives propose a fresh spatialization (Pimentel 5) of drug trafficking with the distinct locations from which these works originate. These are the capital cities of Santiago, La Paz, and Lima: El enviado de Medellín, Los que sobran, Hijo de traficante, Buganvilia, and Morir en La Paz depict Santiago and La Paz, while Bioy offers a glimpse into Lima; and beyond the bustling capital cities, Tito Gutiérrez explores the Bolivian Chapare in his novels, while Ciudad berraca, La persistencia de la memoria, and Desierto portray the deserts of Chile's northern region. El árbol de Sodoma delves into the Peruvian Amazon, while Cachorro and El cerco blanco illuminate Trujillo. This inclusive approach allows us to comprehend the phenomenon through a diverse collection of South American literary works, providing novel spatial perspectives to the Narcoliterature movement.FONDECYTANI