King Felipe VI presents Enrique V. Iglesias awards in Madrid
King Felipe VI presented the Enrique V. Iglesias awards at the Palacete de los Duques de Pastrana in Madrid. The ceremony, organized by the Business Council Alliance for Ibero-America (CEAPI), honored recipients from two different editions.
Guateamalan businessman Dionisio Gutiérrez received the 2025 award. Gutiérrez has long-standing ties to Spanish conservative political circles, including former President José María Aznar and the FAES Foundation. He has also maintained contact with members of the PSOE, including Pedro Sánchez.
Brazilian banker André Esteves was honored for the 2026 edition. Esteves is noted for his international political connections, having held meetings with figures such as Donald Trump, Lula da Silva, and associates of Jair Bolsonaro.