Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa will speak at 8 p.m. today at Kellogg Center Auditorium. The event is free to MSU students and residents.

Vargas Llosa's novels have earned him recognition as one of Latin America's most prominent writers. Following nearly three decades of writing, Vargas Llosa ran unsuccessfully for the Peruvian presidency.

He also will speak at a free lecture at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kellogg Center.