Mexican journalist Jorge Ramos has been awarded the prestigious Ortega y Gasset 2025 prize for the best professional career, according to Efe news agency.
This recognition highlights nearly four decades of dedication to journalism and his consolidation as the most influential voice of the Hispanic community in the United States. The announcement was made by the Spanish newspaper El País on Monday, March 24, highlighting his tireless work and impact on the Latino community.
Who is Jorge Ramos?
Jorge Ramos, a native of Mexico City, began his career at Univision in 1986 and quickly became a benchmark in Spanish-language journalism in the United States.
During his 38-year career, Ramos not only stood out as a news anchor, but also as an incisive interviewer and reporter on the front line of the most transcendental events in contemporary history.
From political coverage in Washington to reports from conflict zones in Latin America, his presence on the screen has become synonymous with truthfulness and journalistic courage.
Importance of the award
The jury of the Ortega y Gasset Awards, composed of prominent figures such as Argentine writer Martín Caparrós, Spanish philosopher Santiago Alba Rico and aspiring Spanish astronaut Sara García, praised Ramos as the “most influential contemporary Hispanic anchor and reporter in the Americas.
His ability to directly question figures of power and take a critical stance made him a benchmark for investigative journalism in the continent.
Jorge Ramos’ influence transcends borders, establishing himself as a recognized figure throughout Latin America.
Her work has been instrumental in making immigration, human rights and social justice issues visible, especially in a polarized political context.
His interviews with presidents and world leaders, often uncomfortable and confrontational, earned him both criticism and praise, but he always maintained his commitment to truth and transparency.
He's the most influential contemporary Hispanic presenter and reporter in America
Ortega and Gasset Awards 2025
Retirement from Univision and future
In December 2024, Ramos retired from daily anchoring at Univision, closing a period of almost four decades in which he practically never missed a newscast.
Although he is no longer in front of the screen on a daily basis, his legacy lives on in the journalistic profession and in the new generations of communicators who see him as a role model.
Other Ortega y Gasset Awards 2025
In addition to Jorge Ramos, the Ortega y Gasset 2025 awards also recognized other outstanding journalists:
Best Investigative Journalism: Isabel Coello for the podcast La casa grande, which addresses the mistreatment of women.
Best Multimedia Coverage: Mikel Ayestarán for coverage of the war in Gaza through Instagram.
Best Photography: Óscar Corral for a shocking image of firefighters in Valencia after a devastating storm.
Each of the four categories is endowed with 10,000 euros and a commemorative work of art from the Mondongo series by Spanish sculptor Miquel Barceló.
The Ortega y Gasset awards are considered the most important awards in Spanish-language journalism, highlighting the value of journalistic commitment and the search for truth.
Jorge Ramos’ legacy continues to inspire Hispanic journalists in the United States and Latin America, reminding us of the vital importance of journalism in today’s society and the responsibility to report with ethics, courage and professionalism.
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