The Ohtli Award or Reconocimiento Ohtli [1] is granted by the Institute of Mexicans Living Abroad (IME, by its acronym in Spanish) from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and its focused to strengthen relations with the Mexican community that resides outside our country. [2] [3]
The Ohtli award is administered by the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs. [4] It is given once annually by the embassies and consists of a medallion, silver rosette and a diploma. [5] The name of the award comes from the Nahuatl word which means "road" or "path." [6] [7] The medal depicts an Aztec god cutting grass with a machete. [8] The symbolism of the name alludes to the idea of opening a path for others. [9] The first award was given out in 1996. [6] The award is one of the highest honors given to citizens living outside of Mexico. [10] [11] [12] The Ohtli Award recognizes individuals who have aided, empowered or positively affected the lives of Mexican nationals that reside abroad. [13] [7] [14] [15] [16] [17]
Notable recipients are : [15]
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Events in the year 1996 in Mexico.
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