What prestigious Mexican award did Fuentes receive in 1999?
The Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor
The Aztec Eagle
The Order of the Aztec Eagle
The National Order of Merit
Answer
Fuentes received the Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor in 1999 for his literary contributions and for his defense of democracy and freedom of expression. The medal is awarded annually by the Mexican Senate to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation.
Carlos Fuentes: The Literary Legacy
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