Led by Mayor Francisco Azcué, the commemorative ceremony for the 240th anniversary of the birth of General Francisco “Pancho” Ramírez took place this morning.
In his speech, Azcué highlighted Ramírez as “one of the most significant figures of Argentine federalism and one of the great protagonists of the struggles that shaped our Nation. A political leader, organizer of the territory, and determined defender of provincial autonomy, being one of the clearest exponents of early federalism. A leader who understood that the organization of the country had to be built by respecting the realities of each province and guaranteeing the participation of the people from the interior.”
“His leadership was consolidated at decisive moments in our history. He was not just a war caudillo. He was also a leader who understood the importance of institutions, territorial organization, and political construction. Ramírez represents values that remain current: the defense of autonomy, commitment to one's own land, and the conviction that the people of the interior have a voice and a destiny in the construction of the country,” highlighted Azcué.
Finally, the Mayor maintained: “Today, as then, Argentina faces complex challenges. Economic, social, and institutional challenges that demand responsibility, dialogue, and the capacity to build lasting agreements,” leaving a very clear lesson: “profound transformations are only possible when citizens participate and when decisions are made thinking of the country as a whole.”
“It also reminds us of something very important: that great transformations begin when a community believes in itself and decides to work together to move forward. I am convinced of the potential that Concordia has. That we, the people of Concordia, have. I see it every day, and from our beloved Concordia, we renew our commitment to continue working, to continue building agreements that allow us to keep advancing and growing as a city,” he concluded.
Marcelo Cortiana, member of the “Francisco Ramírez” Scout Group and representing the Ramiriano Institute of Concordia, reviewed the life of Ramírez, highlighting the main actions achieved by the so-called “Caudillo Entrerriano,” of whom he noted: “a nobleman by birth, a patriot by soul, a genius by nature, and a hero by deed and achievement.”
Participating in the ceremony were the Secretary of Government Luciano Dell´Olio; the Secretary of Productive Development Federico Schattenhofer; Provincial Senator Gloria Cozzi; Undersecretaries, councilors, Malvinas Veterans; representatives of the Armed Forces and Security Forces; Patriotic and Cultural Institutions; the Pancho Ramírez Primary School No. 73, and residents of Concordia.
In his speech, Azcué highlighted Ramírez as “one of the most significant figures of Argentine federalism and one of the great protagonists of the struggles that shaped our Nation. A political leader, organizer of the territory, and determined defender of provincial autonomy, being one of the clearest exponents of early federalism. A leader who understood that the organization of the country had to be built by respecting the realities of each province and guaranteeing the participation of the people from the interior.”
“His leadership was consolidated at decisive moments in our history. He was not just a war caudillo. He was also a leader who understood the importance of institutions, territorial organization, and political construction. Ramírez represents values that remain current: the defense of autonomy, commitment to one's own land, and the conviction that the people of the interior have a voice and a destiny in the construction of the country,” highlighted Azcué.
Finally, the Mayor maintained: “Today, as then, Argentina faces complex challenges. Economic, social, and institutional challenges that demand responsibility, dialogue, and the capacity to build lasting agreements,” leaving a very clear lesson: “profound transformations are only possible when citizens participate and when decisions are made thinking of the country as a whole.”
“It also reminds us of something very important: that great transformations begin when a community believes in itself and decides to work together to move forward. I am convinced of the potential that Concordia has. That we, the people of Concordia, have. I see it every day, and from our beloved Concordia, we renew our commitment to continue working, to continue building agreements that allow us to keep advancing and growing as a city,” he concluded.
Marcelo Cortiana, member of the “Francisco Ramírez” Scout Group and representing the Ramiriano Institute of Concordia, reviewed the life of Ramírez, highlighting the main actions achieved by the so-called “Caudillo Entrerriano,” of whom he noted: “a nobleman by birth, a patriot by soul, a genius by nature, and a hero by deed and achievement.”
Participating in the ceremony were the Secretary of Government Luciano Dell´Olio; the Secretary of Productive Development Federico Schattenhofer; Provincial Senator Gloria Cozzi; Undersecretaries, councilors, Malvinas Veterans; representatives of the Armed Forces and Security Forces; Patriotic and Cultural Institutions; the Pancho Ramírez Primary School No. 73, and residents of Concordia.