Rigoberta Menchú
Rigoberta Menchú is a renowned Guatemalan K'iche' Maya woman and human rights activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her work promoting indigenous rights and social justice. She gained international recognition for her autobiography, which highlighted the struggles faced by the indigenous population in Guatemala during the civil war. Her activism continues to inspire movements for indigenous rights and cultural preservation worldwide.
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Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan Nobel laureate, will be the personality dedicated to this edition of the fair.
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Guatemala· 2026-05-30
Stella Jean considers Rigoberta Menchú as an ideal red carpet star for her impactful work in the world.
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Canada· 2026-02-26
Menchú received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her efforts to end Guatemala’s civil war and achieve post-conflict reconciliation.
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United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Rigoberta Menchú is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who emphasizes the relationship between development, human rights, social cohesion, and lasting peace.
Panamá y el multilateralismo en tiempos de erosión
Panama· 2026-01-29
Rigoberta Menchú is a notable figure present at the forum.
Sergio Díaz Granados, presidente CAF
Colombia· 2026-01-29
Rigoberta Menchú, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called for a revolution of consciousness for Latin America during her participation in a cultural festival.
Rigoberta Menchú, premio Nobel de Paz, propone una revolución de la conciencia para América LatinaPanama· 2026-01-28Rigoberta Menchú is another iconic figure represented in the works of Araminta Gálvez.
arte e identidad en exposición en Antigua GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-15
Rigoberta Menchú is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who will be attending the event.
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Spain· 2025-11-29
Rigoberta Menchú won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992, which Medardo Gómez was nominated for that same year.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-11-25
Rigoberta Menchú is recognized for her activism and was a candidate for the Nobel Prize.
Las memorias de Juan Carlos I: Si lo que vas a decir | EspañaSpain· 2025-11-09
Rigoberta Menchú is noted as the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Peace.
Hablando de política y otras yerbas aromáticasPanama· 2025-10-21
The article references Rigoberta Menchú in the context of promoting a culture of peace and environmental respect.
Así planean rescatar el río más contaminado de Centroamérica
Honduras· 2025-10-13
Rigoberta Menchú is a K'iche' indigenous leader who has worked for the rights of indigenous peoples and social justice in Guatemala.
El Premio Nobel de la Paz
Venezuela· 2025-10-11
Rigoberta Menchú is one of the previous Latin American personalities who received the Nobel Peace Prize.
‘¿Qué es esta vaina? Yo no lo puedo creer’: la reacción de la opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, premio Nobel de la paz | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-10-10
Rigoberta Menchú is known for her defense of indigenous peoples in Guatemala and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.
Los 6 latinoamericanos que ganaron el premio Nobel de la Paz antes que María Corina MachadoVenezuela· 2025-10-10
Rigoberta Menchú is mentioned as a participant in the National Week of Culture for Peace.
Golpe al INAH e INBAL: 20% menos en el Proyecto de Presupuesto para 2026
Mexico· 2025-09-11
She is participating in a forum on peace culture at UNAM.
¿Operación limpieza en la Marina?Mexico· 2025-09-10
Rigoberta Menchú is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who traveled to Puerto Rico in support of the local community.
Por qué el despliegue del ejército de Estados Unidos en el Caribe y los ejercicios militares reavivan una tensión histórica en Puerto RicoPanama· 2025-09-08
Rigoberta Menchú traveled to Vieques in solidarity with the local community's fight against military presence.
Por qué el despliegue del ejército de EEUU en el Caribe y los ejercicios militares en Puerto Rico reavivan una tensión histórica en la isla
Uruguay· 2025-09-08
Rigoberta Menchú caused negative surprises by deciding to become a Mexican national.
Salud de los mandatarios, un tema de importanciaGuatemala· 2025-07-21
Rigoberta Menchú was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992, the same year Marta Elena Casaús Arzú published her influential book.
Filgua, dedicada a Marta Elena Casaús ArzúGuatemala· 2025-07-05
Rigoberta Menchú is celebrated for her indigenous activism in Nina's designs.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-06-28
Rigoberta Menchú emphasizes that without strong watchdog institutions, impunity becomes the foundation of corruption.
The corrupt must account :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-05-19
Rigoberta Menchú is mentioned as an example of indigenous movements in Latin America.
Ecuador se distancia del fosilizado socialismo del siglo XXIVenezuela· 2025-04-17
Rigoberta Menchú nominated Víctor González Torres for the Nobel Peace Prize.
“Sé lo que sufre la gente que está lejos de una farmacia”: Víctor González TorresMexico· 2025-03-13
Rigoberta Menchú is a Nobel Prize laureate known for her activism in Guatemala.
¿Dónde están los Nobel de América Latina? Retos y oportunidades para la innovación en la regiónVenezuela· 2025-03-01
Gabriela mentions that Doña Rigoberta Menchú was at Casa Tochan before she became a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
“Hacemos lo correcto al ayudar a migrantes”: Gabriela de Lourdes Hernández, activistaMexico· 2025-02-10
