Rius facts for kids
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| Born | Eduardo Humberto del Río García June 20, 1934 Zamora, Michoacán, México |
| Died | August 8, 2017 (aged 83) Cuernavaca, Morelos, México |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Area(s) | Writer, Artist |
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Notable works
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Cuba for Beginners Too bad for Cuba |
Eduardo Humberto del Río García (June 20, 1934 – August 8, 2017), known as Rius, was a famous Mexican writer and political cartoonist. He was born in Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico.
Rius was one of Mexico's most popular cartoonists. He wrote over a hundred books that are still very popular, especially in Mexico. He was also a strong activist for his beliefs.
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About Rius's Work
Rius often shared his ideas about fairness and social progress in his writings. He was known for criticizing certain government policies and the Catholic Church. For a time, he supported the Cuban Revolution.
Early Cartoons and Books
In the 1960s, Rius started drawing cartoons for magazines and newspapers. Many of these cartoons were about politics. He created two very popular comic series: Los Supermachos and Los agachados. These comics used humor to comment on the Mexican government.
After his comics became successful, Rius wrote many books. He illustrated and wrote all of them by hand. His books covered many different topics, like politics, eating healthy (vegetarianism), and religion. People loved his books because they were funny and easy to understand. They explained complex topics simply.
International Success
In 1970, Rius's book Cuba para principiantes was published in English as Cuba for Beginners. It was a funny comic book about Cuban history and its revolution.
Later, in 1976, his book Marx para principiantes (1972) was translated into English as Marx for Beginners. This book used comic strips to explain the life and ideas of Karl Marx. Marx for Beginners became a huge international bestseller. It even started a whole series of "For Beginners" books from different publishers.
Later Magazines and Legacy
In the 1990s, Rius worked on two more political humor magazines. These were called El Chahuistle and El Chamuco. Their names meant "insect plague" and "the devil," showing how tough they were on politicians and religious leaders.
Rius's long and successful career made him an important figure for new cartoonists in Mexico. A Mexican director named Alfonso Arau even made a movie called Calzonzin Inspector in 1974. This movie was based on characters from Rius's Los Supermachos comics.
Rius passed away on August 8, 2017, when he was 83 years old.
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Eduardo del Río, known as Rius.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo del Río para niños
