On Thursday (Mar. 24), Fortune released their annual list of the world’s most influential pioneers. This year’s list honors a several of today’s most triumphant Latinos across various sectors of society.
The coveted list features 2016 famed icons Pope Francis and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Pontiff is recognized for his “unapologetic advocacy on behalf of the poor and the environment.” Miranda’s striking message about sharing America’s ideals with all cultures has become “the most optimistic, civic-minded statement any artist is making today.”
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Affluent Latinas also received praise for their global work, like United Nation Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres, who’s been in charge of “halting the potentially catastrophic effects of global warming.” CEO of the Girls Scouts of America Anna Maria Chávez also makes the list for upgrading the non-profit organization and for her recruitment initiatives with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Other prominent latinos like Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri, Uruguay’s Head Of Climate Change Policy Ramón Mendéz, Brazil Federal Judge Sergio Moro, and beloved Mexican journalist Jorge Ramos also made the cut. Check out the full list of Fortune’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” here.