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Andrés Rábago, El Roto, Receives The Gold Medal Of The Círculo De Bellas Artes In Madrid

In Madrid, Spain, on October 20, 2025, Andres Rabago, known by his pseudonym El Roto, receives the Gold Medal of the Circulo de Bellas Artes de Madrid at the age of 78. He is a renowned Spanish illustrator, cartoonist, and painter, recognized for his lifelong commitment to social and political critique, which he considers a form of public service. In the photo, El Roto is seen during a public conversation with journalist and writer Jesus Ruiz Mantilla. (Photo by Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12890358
Date Taken	20 October 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto

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