**Dagoberto Flores Wins UES National Literature Prize for Short Story Collection**
*San Salvador, El Salvador –* The University of El Salvador (UES) announced that Dagoberto Flores has been awarded the National Literature Prize 2026 for his short‑story collection **“Relatos cortos de un abuelo.”** The distinction was presented as part of the sixth edition of the National Literature Prize, which includes four separate awards.
According to a report published by *Diario Co Latino*, the work was recognized for its concise narrative style. The prize, organized by UES, aims to honor outstanding contributions to Salvadoran literature and to commemorate the legacy of national literary achievement.
The announcement was shared by journalist Samuel Amaya on the newspaper’s platform. No further details about the ceremony or the other three awards were provided in the source.
Article and image source: diariocolatino.com
