Mario Benedetti , however , was suffering intestinal problems ; hospitalized earlier this year . Benedetti authored novels such as ` ` The Stranger '' and ` ` ' Castro 's Birthday '' Author Mario Benedetti , 88 , was battling intestinal problems and had been hospitalized earlier this month . A supporter of Fidel Castro 's regime , Benedetti left Uruguay to live in exile .
Mario Benedetti , however , was suffering intestinal problems ; hospitalized earlier this year . Benedetti authored novels such as ` ` The Stranger '' and ` ` ' Castro 's Birthday '' A supporter of Fidel Castro 's regime , Benedetti left Uruguay to live in exile .