An Ecuadorian intellectual memorialized in Mexico City thanks to his diplomatic work and love of chess. Benjamín Carrión was born in Loja, Ecuador, in 1897. At the start of his career in Ecuador, he made a name for himself in writing, especially poetry. In addition, he dabbled in publishing and editing. Having learned French in his youth through books with the help of his mother and brother, his diplomatic career began as the Ecuadorian consul in Le Havre, France, in 1925. He established several publishing houses, most of which were focused…
