Collective "Las Exiliadas" Receives 2026 Press Freedom Award

In a significant acknowledgment of the perilous state of journalism in Central America, the collective "Las Exiliadas" has been honored with the 2026 Press Freedom Award by the magazine 'Anoche tuve un sueño.' This award celebrates the courage and dedication of feminist journalists and communicators who, forced into exile, continue to uphold the right to information. The timing of this recognition is particularly poignant, coinciding with a severe democratic downturn in Nicaragua and the wider region, where critical voices are increasingly criminalized and silenced. Reporteros Sin Fronteras' 2026 World Press Freedom Classification paints a grim picture, with press freedom at its lowest in 25 years globally, and Nicaragua ranking a dismal 172 out of 180 countries. "Las Exiliadas" represents a vital network that defies state terrorism and censorship, demonstrating that solidarity and active optimism are not naive gestures but revolutionary tools for survival. Confidencial, as a publication deeply embedded in the Nicaraguan context, understands the immense risks these journalists undertake. Their work, including campaigns like "Voces que cuentan" (Voices that Tell), aims to shed light on the contributions of Nicaraguan female journalists and advocate for their safety, such as the case of Fabiola Tercero. This award not only honors their resilience but also serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for press freedom in a region where reporting has become an increasingly high-risk endeavor.

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Este galardón, que fue entregado el 7 de mayo en el Museo Reina Sofía de Madrid, reconoce la valentía y el rigor de este grupo de profesionales que, a pesar del destierro, mantienen vivo el derecho a la información.