Mexico Journalist Carmen Aristegui to Receive France's Legion of Honor Tonight

Carmen Aristegui

Aristegui Noticias: Tonight, Mexican broadcast journalist Carmen Aristegui will receive the award of Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor, France's award of distinction to those who perform outstanding achievements in civil or military matters.

The Ambassador of France to Mexico, Elisabeth Beton Delégue, will present the award to the Mexican journalist in the French ambassador's residence in Mexico City.

The prize has been awarded to personalities such as Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriel García Márquez, Octavio Paz and Carlos Fuentes.

The Legion of Honor is the most famous and important distinction in France and is given in five categories: Chevalier (or Knight), Officer, Commander, Grand Officer and Grand Cross. It was established on May 20, 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. ... Spanish original