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Premio Crónica at 15 Honors Palomares, Quirarte, Lavín and IPN With Special Tribute to Enrique Graue

Organizers emphasized independence in selection, signaling plans to broaden the foundation’s support for education, science and culture.

Overview

  • The 15th Premio Crónica ceremony took place on October 22 at the Jaime Torres Bodet Auditorium of Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology.
  • Laura Alicia Palomares (Science and Technology), Vicente Quirarte (Academia), Mónica Lavín (Culture) and the IPN (Public Communication of Knowledge) were named 2025 laureates.
  • Enrique Graue, former UNAM rector, received a Special Recognition for his long academic career and his public defense of university autonomy.
  • The Fundación Premio Crónica highlighted a serious, independent selection process and outlined plans to expand programs that back education, science and culture.
  • Established in 2010 by Jorge Kahwagi, the award has recognized 58 figures and institutions to date, with Kahwagi hosting this year’s event.