Overview
- The Asociación Michoacana de Periodistas presented the 2026 award on March 6 at the Aula Mater of the Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo in Morelia.
- In his remarks, Favela characterized reporting as a vocation of service and voiced solidarity with journalists who have suffered violence in recent years.
- He thanked La Voz de Michoacán, calling it his editorial home over decades.
- Amipac president Roberto Carlos Guevara said the distinction affirms journalism as a pillar of democracy and recognized Favela’s career.
- Michoacán Congress leader Baltazar Gaona commended Favela’s work and emphasized freedom of expression as a societal right, while colleague Elly Castillo highlighted his integrity and noted a recent legal dispute with a public official.