Guillén

[ geel-yen; Spanish gee-lyen ]

/ gilˈyɛn; Spanish giˈlyɛn /

Jor·ge

[hawr-he], /ˈhɔr hɛ/, 1893–1984, Spanish poet, in the U.S. 1940–75.

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How significant is the fact that Guillen is Venezuelan and not Cuban?
Marlins Manager’s Castro Comment Is a Foul Ball for All Hispanics|Jamie Reno|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He [Guillen] insulted the people that he had to please the most.
Marlins Manager’s Castro Comment Is a Foul Ball for All Hispanics|Jamie Reno|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
On Tuesday, an emotional and contrite Guillen went before the cameras and apologized for more than an hour for his remarks.
Marlins Manager’s Castro Comment Is a Foul Ball for All Hispanics|Jamie Reno|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Guillen was suspended for five games after being quoted in a Time magazine article saying “I love Fidel Castro.”
Marlins Manager’s Castro Comment Is a Foul Ball for All Hispanics|Jamie Reno|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST

But when Guillen left her side she felt sad and unhappy, in her heart was a great void.
The Cid Campeador|Antonio de Trueba
"Gonzalo, you are indeed welcome," said Guillen, in whose face pleasure and inquietude were depicted.
The Cid Campeador|Antonio de Trueba
And Guillen related to his friends the carrying off of Beatrice, almost exactly as the reader already knows it.
The Cid Campeador|Antonio de Trueba
These considerations sealed the lips of Guillen, in order that he might not reveal the intense love which burned in his heart.
The Cid Campeador|Antonio de Trueba
However, they checked themselves when they noticed the angry gesture of Guillen when he saw the fresh symptoms of hilarity.
The Cid Campeador|Antonio de Trueba