Metrópolimx and journalist Leonardo Rondero have been honored with the State Journalism Award 2026 in Baja California Sur. Rondero's award-winning crónica, "The Lock Behind Paradise," delves into the less visible realities and struggles behind the region's idyllic tourist facade. This marks the fifth state award for the publication, recognized for its profound narrative and commitment to giving voice to the often-unheard.