Mexico City (CNN) -- Mexican author Carlos Fuentes, a prolific writer known for his novels and political commentary, died Tuesday.

CNN: Mexican author Carlos Fuentes dies

Well-known Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes recommended this week that dark-skinned people, men with mustaches, women who use shawls, or anyone who does not speak English well should not go to Arizona, because the state has "officially declared itself racist, " the government-run Notimex news service reported Wednesday.

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Had you tuned in during the first month, our expert panel would have alerted you to the impending demise of Brian Fuentes, Grady Sizemore and Carlos Pena, as well as the rise of Aubrey Huff, Colby Lewis and Mat Latos.

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