Overview

• Organizers confirm a program anchored in Morelia with Portugal as the invited country in a year that marks 160 years of Mexico–Portugal diplomatic relations.
• More than 100 publishers and over 40 writers will participate in 190-plus activities, with seven new venues in the historic center and an extension in Sahuayo.
• Portugal’s presence includes public exhibitions such as “Portugal es arte” and “José Saramago. Volver a los pasos dados” at UNAM Centro Cultural Morelia.
• Seven universities will contribute workshops, concerts and talks that highlight the Portuguese language and contemporary literature.
• Officials report roughly 20 million pesos in economic impact from the previous edition and say a proposed ordinance aims to keep the fair in place regardless of future administrations.