Sergio Ramírez

Sergio Ramírez is a prominent Nicaraguan writer and novelist currently living in exile. He is newsworthy due to receiving the prestigious Ortega y Gasset Journalism Prize in 2026. This award, part of a special edition celebrating the 50th anniversary of EL PAÍS newspaper, recognizes individuals who embody honesty, courage, ethics, and skill in their work. Ramírez's writing often grapples with themes of belonging and expulsion, memory and present, reflecting his forced distance from Nicaragua. He is celebrated for his commitment to telling history without succumbing to the pressures of power, a testament to his enduring relevance in a time when journalism faces critical challenges to its survival and the preservation of democratic freedoms.