On Monday morning, the mayor Francisco Azcué, together with Principal Commander Fernando Wilhem, head of the 4th “Concordia” Squadron of the National Gendarmerie, led the commemorative ceremony for the 203rd anniversary of the passing into immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes.
Referring to this date, the Municipal President stated that “these days are very important because they are about paying tribute to those who gave their lives for the Fatherland, defending our sovereignty,” which is why “I invite you to reflect together on the role that corresponds to each of us, regardless of the place, but with the commitment to work so that things work”.
“Until his last day, Güemes remained unwavering in his principles, giving his life in a profound act of patriotism, and it is something we must imitate. As long as I am mayor of this city, our administration will work so that our heroes are honored and all institutions are exalted,” emphasized Azcué.
General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes was born in Jujuy on February 8, 1785, studied in Buenos Aires, and when he was 14 years old, he began his military career, fighting in the British Invasions of the early 19th century. After the May Revolution, he joined the Army of Upper Peru and was victorious in Suipacha. He was the first governor of the province of Salta from 1815 to 1820 and led the Gaucho War (Argentine War of Independence) to stop the advance of the Spanish royalist troops.
He is the only Argentine General killed in action on June 17, 1821. Since 2006, he has been considered a “Hero of the Argentine Nation,” and in 2022, he was declared “Honorary National Director of the National Gendarmerie.”
Present were the Secretary of Human Development Sebastián Arístide; the Undersecretary of Culture Jorge García; the Undersecretary of Sports Ivana Pérez; the Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto; council members Felipe Sastre, Claudia Villalba, Mauricio Rey, Verónica Del Boca, and Pablo Bovino; members of the Armed Forces, Security Forces, and Volunteer Firefighters; the Band of the 6th Blandengues Tank Cavalry Regiment; representatives of intermediate entities, and the general public.
Referring to this date, the Municipal President stated that “these days are very important because they are about paying tribute to those who gave their lives for the Fatherland, defending our sovereignty,” which is why “I invite you to reflect together on the role that corresponds to each of us, regardless of the place, but with the commitment to work so that things work”.
“Until his last day, Güemes remained unwavering in his principles, giving his life in a profound act of patriotism, and it is something we must imitate. As long as I am mayor of this city, our administration will work so that our heroes are honored and all institutions are exalted,” emphasized Azcué.
General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes was born in Jujuy on February 8, 1785, studied in Buenos Aires, and when he was 14 years old, he began his military career, fighting in the British Invasions of the early 19th century. After the May Revolution, he joined the Army of Upper Peru and was victorious in Suipacha. He was the first governor of the province of Salta from 1815 to 1820 and led the Gaucho War (Argentine War of Independence) to stop the advance of the Spanish royalist troops.
He is the only Argentine General killed in action on June 17, 1821. Since 2006, he has been considered a “Hero of the Argentine Nation,” and in 2022, he was declared “Honorary National Director of the National Gendarmerie.”
Present were the Secretary of Human Development Sebastián Arístide; the Undersecretary of Culture Jorge García; the Undersecretary of Sports Ivana Pérez; the Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto; council members Felipe Sastre, Claudia Villalba, Mauricio Rey, Verónica Del Boca, and Pablo Bovino; members of the Armed Forces, Security Forces, and Volunteer Firefighters; the Band of the 6th Blandengues Tank Cavalry Regiment; representatives of intermediate entities, and the general public.