Overview
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided over the ceremony, where the King said good journalism does not seek likes or ratings and called for rigor, respect and empathy.
- The jury cited an exemplary record in the toughest places and praised Sevilla’s ability to clarify complex conflicts through context and clear explanations.
- Sevilla dedicated the award to war correspondents who have died in the line of duty.
- The prize carries €24,000 and includes a medal designed by sculptor Julio López Hernández.
- A veteran at RNE since 1988, Sevilla has reported from the Gulf War, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq and Colombia, and more recently covered the war in Ukraine from the ground.