During this Monday morning, Mayor Francisco Azcué led the commemorative acts for the 212th anniversary of the Battle of San Lorenzo and the 173rd anniversary of the Battle of Caseros, an occasion in which he highlighted the figures and legacies of General José de San Martín and General Justo José de Urquiza.
When referring to the significance of February 3rd, he remarked that “we must be very conscious of these commemorations. These glorious epics of our founding fathers serve to fill us with patriotism, to understand who our heroes were.”
“These are moments in our history that have filled us with glory, with actions that were military but also full of manhood, loyalty, and sacrifice, all values that we must permanently vindicate; that is why I ask you that not only on this day but every day of our lives we keep in mind the legacies of General San Martín and General Urquiza,” emphasized Azcué.
In relation to this, representing the Sanmartiniana Association of Concordia, Professor Diego García offered allusive words regarding the Battle of San Lorenzo, where he stated: “The Sanmartiniana orientation in our army and in our people has been the most decisive influence of perfection but also of its greatness,” he highlighted.
Vice Mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, for her part and in allusion to the Battle of Caseros, narrated: “It is a great honor and a personal emotion to be here paying tribute to General Justo José de Urquiza. All of us from Entre Ríos must be proud that we were part and creators of the modern Nation and a Constitution that we are still defending to this day.”
Meanwhile, representing the Concordiense Association Justo José de Urquiza, its president Bernardo Salduna expressed: “Justo José de Urquiza gains preponderance if we equate him to the same level as the Battle of San Lorenzo. The Battle of Caseros signified a revolutionary process. The combat itself was not as important as its consequences, where the foundations of a modern country were sown.”
Attending the commemorative day were the president of the Argentine Delegation of CTM Ambassador Alejandro Daneri; the Uruguayan consul Fiorella Scayola; national deputy Nancy Ballejos; provincial senator Cielo Espejo; provincial deputies Marcelo López and Carola Laner; municipal officials; council members; representatives of the Armed Forces and Security Forces; Malvinas veterans; patriotic and cultural institutions; service institutions and the general public.
When referring to the significance of February 3rd, he remarked that “we must be very conscious of these commemorations. These glorious epics of our founding fathers serve to fill us with patriotism, to understand who our heroes were.”
“These are moments in our history that have filled us with glory, with actions that were military but also full of manhood, loyalty, and sacrifice, all values that we must permanently vindicate; that is why I ask you that not only on this day but every day of our lives we keep in mind the legacies of General San Martín and General Urquiza,” emphasized Azcué.
In relation to this, representing the Sanmartiniana Association of Concordia, Professor Diego García offered allusive words regarding the Battle of San Lorenzo, where he stated: “The Sanmartiniana orientation in our army and in our people has been the most decisive influence of perfection but also of its greatness,” he highlighted.
Vice Mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, for her part and in allusion to the Battle of Caseros, narrated: “It is a great honor and a personal emotion to be here paying tribute to General Justo José de Urquiza. All of us from Entre Ríos must be proud that we were part and creators of the modern Nation and a Constitution that we are still defending to this day.”
Meanwhile, representing the Concordiense Association Justo José de Urquiza, its president Bernardo Salduna expressed: “Justo José de Urquiza gains preponderance if we equate him to the same level as the Battle of San Lorenzo. The Battle of Caseros signified a revolutionary process. The combat itself was not as important as its consequences, where the foundations of a modern country were sown.”
Attending the commemorative day were the president of the Argentine Delegation of CTM Ambassador Alejandro Daneri; the Uruguayan consul Fiorella Scayola; national deputy Nancy Ballejos; provincial senator Cielo Espejo; provincial deputies Marcelo López and Carola Laner; municipal officials; council members; representatives of the Armed Forces and Security Forces; Malvinas veterans; patriotic and cultural institutions; service institutions and the general public.