In 2003, Mercedes Sosa was appointed as UNESCO Ambassador for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Mercedes Sosa won five Latin Grammys over the course of her career. She won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2000 ("Misa Criolla"), 2003 ("Acústico") and 2006 ("Corazón Libre"). Her album Cantora 1 won two awards at the Latin Grammy Awards of 2009. She won Best Folk Album and was nominated for Album of the Year. The album was also awarded Best Recording Package.