What Nelson Castro said when receiving the Martín Fierro Gold from AM Radio

The journalist spoke in front of his colleagues after being the big winner of the night for his work on AM radio.

June 17, 2024, 10:25 a.m.

Nelson Castro won the Martín Fierro de Oro for his work in radio.

Nelson Castro took the Martin Fierro Gold for his work on Radio AM and when he went on stage and received the award he gave a exciting speech that moved everyone present at Sunday’s ceremony.

“It moves me to see everyone until the end of the ceremony, that is an example of what radio is. The level of coexistence between those of us who think A, B or C, today we were here respecting and greeting each other”, he expressed.

Then, he added: “That is the message I want to leave at this very exciting moment for me: We must build a society of respect. We journalists have a responsibility and so does the radio: to defend pluralism from all authoritarianisms.”

Nelson Castro won the Martin Fierro de Oro for his work on Radio AM.

“It is very important that there are all the voices that think differently than me, as well as those who think the same. In this way we will ensure the validity of the radio, because That is the reason for its validity: people listen to all voices,” he reflected.

In the end, the journalist highlighted: “And that is fundamental for life in democracy and also for education. In the face of authoritarianism and failing leaders, this consensus to respect those who think differently is fundamental.”

Nelson Castro won the Martin Fierro de Oro for his work on Radio AM.

“The crack brutalizes us and plurality enriches us. Today the radio is a guarantee of plurality. “Long live the radio forever!”, Nelson closed excitedly in his speech in the presence of all of his colleagues.

NELSON CASTRO’S SPECIAL DEDICATION TO JORGE LANATA FOR HIS HEALTH ON MARTIN FIERRO RADIO

Nelson Castro sent him a special greetings to Jorge Lanata for his health after receiving the Martin Fierro de Oro for his work on AM radio: “It is a very great emotion.”

“Congratulations to Santiago del Moro for the gold he won and I thank everyone for the love they show me. I want to send greetings to Jorge Lanata. Get well… we need you well”he implored.