Higinio Martínez proposes Belisario Domínguez Medal for Juan Gabriel

Belisario Domínguez Medal Higinio Martínez Juan Gabriel Mexican Senate Carlos Slim

Higinio Martínez, president of the Mexican Senate, has proposed that the chamber consider awarding the Belisario Domínguez Medal to the late singer Juan Gabriel. Martínez highlighted the artist's ability to unify diverse social and political groups in Mexico through his music.

Martínez suggested that the award could be granted posthumously. He also identified businessman Carlos Slim and former Secretary of the Interior Olga Sánchez Cordero as potential candidates for the distinction. Additionally, the Senate president noted that the legislature should address the delivery of pending medals for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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Carlos Slim · Higinio Martínez · Juan Gabriel · Olga Sánchez Cordero · Senate of the Republic

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[● 3 SOURCES] Juan Gabriel's music served as a unifying force across different social and political sectors in Mexico. diario.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · www.sdpnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Carlos Slim and Olga Sánchez Cordero are also potential candidates for the Belisario Domínguez Medal. diario.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · www.sdpnoticias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Senate should deliver the pending medals for 2024, 2025, and 2026. diario.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Belisario Domínguez Medal could be awarded to Juan Gabriel posthumously. www.elfinanciero.com.mx
[● 3 SOURCES] Higinio Martínez proposed that the Senate consider awarding the Belisario Domínguez Medal to Juan Gabriel. diario.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · www.sdpnoticias.com