Hugo COYA

Hugo Coya is a Peruvian journalist, television producer and writer, known for his research into Peruvian figures who have left their mark on our shared history. His work explores everything from private matters to social and cultural issues in Peru, and stands out for its rigor and precision. Throughout his career, Coya has played leading roles in major media outlets in Peru, Brazil and the United States. He has published eight books, some of which have become bestsellers, with editions in several Latin American countries and Spain. In the non-fiction genre, exceptional works include: Estación Final, which reveals the previously unknown story of Peruvians killed in concentration camps during World War II; Polvo en el viento, which offers a detailed profile of one of Peru’s biggest drug traffickers, alias Vaticano; and Los secretos de Elvira, about the Peruvian spy of Arequipa origin, Elvira de la Fuente Martínez, who played a crucial role during World War II. In fiction, Coya has written titles such as El último en la torre, inspired by the true story of the Peruvian who turned out to be the last person shot in the Tower of London during World War I, and El espía continental (2024), a fictionalized biography of Jacobo Hurwitz, a Peruvian poet involved in an alleged international conspiracy to assassinate the Mexican president Pascual Ortiz Rubio. Hugo Coya is a leading figure in Peruvian historical fiction and narrative journalism, offering a critical and in-depth perspective on various topics. His work continues to be a valuable source of knowledge and reflection on the history and culture of Peru.