John Edward Alevizos, 35, has been charged with felony driving under the influence due to Ortiz’s “severe traumatic injuries to both legs,” Santa Monica police said.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-news/dui-suspect-released-hours-after-allegedly-mowing-down-teen-at-bus-stop-costing-him-a-leg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dui-suspect-released-hours-after-allegedly-mowing-down-teen-at-bus-stop-costing-him-a-leg

“Members of the queer community have thanked the library for providing a safe inclusive event,” Ortiz’s quarterly report from a February Board of Directors meeting said.

Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/05/20/this-pride-event-is-needed-high-plains-library-district-quiet-on-cancellation-of-greeley-pride-event/

Originally published in Spain, Ortiz’s work has only been only accessible to the hundreds of millions of Spanish readers.

Source: https://www.themarysue.com/interview-alvaro-ortiz-talks-revisiting-ashes-for-translation-how-travel-influences-his-art/