The winners of the Bartolomé Hidalgo awards, recognizing the best Uruguayan books, were announced this Saturday at the Book Fair. The awards are presented by the Cámara Uruguaya de Libro (Uruguayan Book Chamber). Former President Julio María Sanguinetti was honored with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions. The Feria de Libro (Book Fair) served as the venue for the ceremony. The awards celebrate literary excellence within Uruguay. This year’s prizes acknowledge outstanding achievements in Uruguayan literature. Further details regarding other winners were not immediately available.