Carlos Montaner is a highly respected author, journalist, and professor who was born in Cuba but has spent the majority of his adult life in Spain, the United States, and other Latin American countries. He is a prolific writer with over 30 books and thousands of articles to his name, covering topics such as politics, economics, culture, and social issues. Montaner has served as a consultant for several international organizations, including the United Nations and the Inter-American Development Bank, and is a regular contributor to publications such as The Wall Street Journal, El País, and CNN. He is also a popular speaker who has given lectures at universities and conferences around the world. Montaner has received numerous honors throughout his career, including Spain's prestigious Ortega y Gasset Award for Journalism. In addition to his work as a journalist, Montaner has taught courses on Latin American literature and contemporary Latin American politics at universities in the United States and Spain.