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Bolaño was awarded the Rómulo Gallegos Prize in 1999 for his novel "Los Detectives Salvajes" ("The Savage Detectives"). This prestigious literary award is given annually to Spanish-language authors for works that demonstrate excellence in fiction. Bolaño's novel, which explores themes of friendship, loss, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world, was highly acclaimed for its innovative narrative style and profound insights into the human condition.