MAR-A-LAGO, FLORIDA – APRIL 4, 2025 – Award-winning journalist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Natalia Denegri was honored at the American Patriots Gala at Mar-a-Lago, where she joined prominent figures including former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Mexican filmmaker and activist Eduardo Verástegui.
The gala, organized by Make America Clean Again (MACA) and We Fund the Blue, recognized individuals who demonstrated unwavering commitment to defending liberty, upholding democratic values, serving their communities, and addressing critical social issues affecting the most vulnerable.
Denegri was recognized for her outstanding contributions as a communicator, media producer, and philanthropist, particularly for her humanitarian efforts focused on child protection and supporting at-risk communities across the Americas.
Based in the United States for over 15 years, Denegri led humanitarian missions in Puerto Rico, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, and the United States, providing medical, educational, and nutritional aid to families in crisis. These missions were often in collaboration with the Hassenfeld Family Foundation, where she served as the foundation’s spokesperson for Latin America and the U.S.
Through her long-running TV program Corazones Guerreros, which reached its 15th season, and her production company Trinitus Productions, Denegri produced numerous award-winning documentaries that not only told compelling stories but also drove tangible social change. She received 43 Suncoast Emmy Awards —28 personal, 15 with her production company— and was honored by the United States Congress for her humanitarian efforts. Additionally, Denegri was awarded the Callas Tribute Prize New York for her work as a socially conscious entrepreneur.
Beyond her media career, Denegri was a partner in Baires Grill, a leading Argentine restaurant chain with locations in Florida and New York, where she successfully blended her business expertise with a passion for bringing Argentine cuisine to new audiences.
President Javier Milei was also recognized at the gala with the Lion of Liberty Award, in recognition of his tireless commitment to economic freedom, market-driven policies, and his defense of national sovereignty. Eduardo Verástegui was honored for his advocacy work against human trafficking and his role as the producer of Sound of Freedom, a groundbreaking film that exposed the international child trafficking crisis in Latin America and the U.S.
The event also featured prominent figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Kristi Noem, former President Donald Trump, and other influential leaders from political, business, and civic circles.
The gala was organized by John Rourke, U.S. Army veteran and founder of MACA, and Glenn Parada, MACA’s national spokesperson, philanthropist, veteran, and evangelical pastor. Both were dedicated to restoring traditional American values, combating human trafficking, and supporting vulnerable communities across the country.
The American Patriots Gala stood as a premier platform where impactful leadership, service, and dedication to freedom were honored and celebrated.
