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The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, announced this Sunday the receipt of a letter from the government of Nicaragua, notifying the decision to withdraw from the organization. This announcement comes after the awarding of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa, given by an independent international jury.
Azoulay expressed her regret over the Nicaraguan government’s decision, highlighting that this measure will deprive the people of the Central American country of the benefits of international cooperation, particularly in crucial areas such as education and culture. “UNESCO fully fulfills its mandate when it defends freedom of expression and press freedom around the world,” stated the director.
The World Press Freedom Prize, established in 1997, is awarded annually to an individual, organization, or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defense of freedom of expression. This year, the award has been given to La Prensa, a media outlet with a history dating back to 1926. However, since 2021, La Prensa has faced numerous challenges, including severe restrictions that have led to the imprisonment of its leaders and the confiscation of its assets. Nevertheless, the outlet has continued to inform the population through the internet, with a large part of its team working from exile in countries such as Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.
On their part, Nicaraguan authorities have justified their exit from UNESCO by labeling the award as a “diabolical expression of a treasonous anti-patriotic sentiment.” They accuse La Prensa of promoting military and political interventions by the United States in the country, reflecting the growing tension between the Nicaraguan government and the international organization.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
