Ramón José Velásquez, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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Former Venezuelan president among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a well-informed source, the former Venezuelan president Ramón José Velásquez is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the politician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Velásquez for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 107-year-old politician, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Velásquez so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the politician have already been named ‘Venezuelan Of The Year’ by some major Venezuelan newspapers and even ‘San Juan de Colón Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in San Juan de Colón (Ramón José Velásquez's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the politician was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Ramón José Velásquez Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 20 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveRamón José”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 20 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Ramón José Velásquez?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Ramón José Velásquez?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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