This Friday morning, Mayor Francisco Azcué and the Consul of Uruguay in Concordia, Fiorella Scayola, led the ceremony for the 199th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, which is commemorated this coming August 25th.
In his words, the mayor Azcué highlighted that, beyond the formality of the act itself, “the special interest I have as Municipal President of Concordia to strengthen ties with the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, especially with the sister city of Salto, to carry out public policies that allow us to advance in the integration of the two cities”.
Beyond “the economic, social, and cultural aspects, we have many characteristics that represent an enormous asset that we have never fully known how to take advantage of. Today I see a very good predisposition with Mayor Andrés Lima and the authorities of both cities to integrate and work on tools that eliminate the barriers that hinder this bond”.
Furthermore, Azcué stressed that “these types of dates invite us to reflect on the most precious value we have, which is freedom. Today we do not fight to free ourselves from foreign oppression as in those years, but rather from many others that prevent us from developing,” adding that “we must embrace each other, look at each other, and convince ourselves that we can achieve and conquer many things, placing the common good and the interests of Argentina, Uruguay, Concordia, and Salto above personal interests”.
FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY, AND BELONGING
For her part, the Consul of Uruguay in Concordia, Fiorella Scayola, after reviewing the historical events that took place 199 years ago in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, highlighted that “these dates are important because they mark the beginning of the ideas of freedom, democracy, and belonging to this corner of the world, on soil with humble conditions, but with the same conviction of free men and women who feel the need to forge their own destiny”.
“It is important that new generations understand that these anniversaries that bring us together around our patriotic symbols are not hollow or volatile words; they are the foundations that sustain our nation and our daily lives, and without which we could not develop our capacities as free beings,” remarked Scayola.
ATTENDEES
Present were the Federal Judge of Concordia Dr. Analía Ramponi; the Argentine Consul in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Carola Del Río; the Secretary of Cabinet Coordination and Treasury Pablo Ferreyra; the Undersecretary of Culture Jorge García; Councilors of Concordia and Salto; the Chief of the 6th Tank Cavalry Regiment “Blandengues” Lieutenant Colonel Jorge Andrés Camarino; the Chief of Concordia Prefecture Prefect Jorge Ribisnki; the Chief of Salto Grande Dam Prefecture Prefect Andrés Aguirre; the Chief of Squadron 4 Concordia of the National Gendarmerie Principal Commander Fernando Wilhelm; the Chief of the Federal Operational Unit Division of Concordia of the Argentine Federal Police Sub-commissioner Marcelo Fernández; the Chief of the Concordia Departmental Police Commissioner Mayor Retamar; the President of the Volunteer Firefighters Association Oscar Arce; representatives of the Departmental Directorate of Schools; Association of Argentine Patrician Ladies; Masonic Lodge Nº713; authorities and students of schools Nº and Nº 23.
In his words, the mayor Azcué highlighted that, beyond the formality of the act itself, “the special interest I have as Municipal President of Concordia to strengthen ties with the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, especially with the sister city of Salto, to carry out public policies that allow us to advance in the integration of the two cities”.
Beyond “the economic, social, and cultural aspects, we have many characteristics that represent an enormous asset that we have never fully known how to take advantage of. Today I see a very good predisposition with Mayor Andrés Lima and the authorities of both cities to integrate and work on tools that eliminate the barriers that hinder this bond”.
Furthermore, Azcué stressed that “these types of dates invite us to reflect on the most precious value we have, which is freedom. Today we do not fight to free ourselves from foreign oppression as in those years, but rather from many others that prevent us from developing,” adding that “we must embrace each other, look at each other, and convince ourselves that we can achieve and conquer many things, placing the common good and the interests of Argentina, Uruguay, Concordia, and Salto above personal interests”.
FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY, AND BELONGING
For her part, the Consul of Uruguay in Concordia, Fiorella Scayola, after reviewing the historical events that took place 199 years ago in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, highlighted that “these dates are important because they mark the beginning of the ideas of freedom, democracy, and belonging to this corner of the world, on soil with humble conditions, but with the same conviction of free men and women who feel the need to forge their own destiny”.
“It is important that new generations understand that these anniversaries that bring us together around our patriotic symbols are not hollow or volatile words; they are the foundations that sustain our nation and our daily lives, and without which we could not develop our capacities as free beings,” remarked Scayola.
ATTENDEES
Present were the Federal Judge of Concordia Dr. Analía Ramponi; the Argentine Consul in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Carola Del Río; the Secretary of Cabinet Coordination and Treasury Pablo Ferreyra; the Undersecretary of Culture Jorge García; Councilors of Concordia and Salto; the Chief of the 6th Tank Cavalry Regiment “Blandengues” Lieutenant Colonel Jorge Andrés Camarino; the Chief of Concordia Prefecture Prefect Jorge Ribisnki; the Chief of Salto Grande Dam Prefecture Prefect Andrés Aguirre; the Chief of Squadron 4 Concordia of the National Gendarmerie Principal Commander Fernando Wilhelm; the Chief of the Federal Operational Unit Division of Concordia of the Argentine Federal Police Sub-commissioner Marcelo Fernández; the Chief of the Concordia Departmental Police Commissioner Mayor Retamar; the President of the Volunteer Firefighters Association Oscar Arce; representatives of the Departmental Directorate of Schools; Association of Argentine Patrician Ladies; Masonic Lodge Nº713; authorities and students of schools Nº and Nº 23.