On Saturday morning, presided over by Mayor Francisco Azcué, the ceremony for the 214th anniversary of the May Revolution was held, which was attended by Vice Mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, members of the Cabinet, councilors, members of the Armed and Security Forces, educational establishments, organizations and institutions of the city, and the general public.
In his speech, the Mayor, first of all, highlighted the figures of the members of the First Junta as well as the role that the territory of Entre Ríos played in the May movement, remarking that they were “men of honor who loved their land and thanks to them today we can say that we learned with pride to love our Homeland”.
“Here, the spirit of May was decisively defended, and an incipient federalism was born, opposed to the monarchical centralism that demanded an urgent move toward true independence, with the formation of a government that integrates provincial identities on equal terms”.
Azcué stated that “today we call upon you once again to put petty personal interests behind the common good, with the firm decision and the brave and determined actions of men and women born on this soil of Entre Ríos. With honesty, dedication, sacrifice, and by defending our values, we can face any adversity”.
Finally, he called for us to “fight united for a common Homeland for the dream of our parents and the future of our children. Thus, together we will build, based on the heroic past, a better future”.
After the ceremony held at Plaza 25 de Mayo, the Mayor and other authorities participated in the Solemn Te Deum held at the Cathedral of our city, presided over by Monsignor Gustavo Zurbriggen.
In his speech, the Mayor, first of all, highlighted the figures of the members of the First Junta as well as the role that the territory of Entre Ríos played in the May movement, remarking that they were “men of honor who loved their land and thanks to them today we can say that we learned with pride to love our Homeland”.
“Here, the spirit of May was decisively defended, and an incipient federalism was born, opposed to the monarchical centralism that demanded an urgent move toward true independence, with the formation of a government that integrates provincial identities on equal terms”.
Azcué stated that “today we call upon you once again to put petty personal interests behind the common good, with the firm decision and the brave and determined actions of men and women born on this soil of Entre Ríos. With honesty, dedication, sacrifice, and by defending our values, we can face any adversity”.
Finally, he called for us to “fight united for a common Homeland for the dream of our parents and the future of our children. Thus, together we will build, based on the heroic past, a better future”.
After the ceremony held at Plaza 25 de Mayo, the Mayor and other authorities participated in the Solemn Te Deum held at the Cathedral of our city, presided over by Monsignor Gustavo Zurbriggen.