Peru: President leads Republican Army anniversary ceremony

President Martin Vizcarra attends the 199th anniversary ceremony of the establishment of the Republican Army in Peru. Photo:ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic.

11:38 | Lima, Aug. 18.

President Martin Vizcarra on Tuesday attended the 199th anniversary ceremony of the establishment of the Republican Army in Peru.

With this act, the Peruvian Legion of the Guard created by General Jose de San Martin —through a protective decree on August 18, 1821— was commemorated.

The Peruvian Guard Legion constitutes the first military unit of the new nation, with which the Republican Army of Peru was founded.

Today's event took place at the Army Headquarters in Lima.

It also saw the participation of Prime Minister Walter Martos, Defense Minister Jorge Chavez and military authorities.

El presidente @MartinVizcarraC lidera la ceremonia por el 199.º Aniversario de Creación del Ejército Republicano, siguiendo los protocolos de salud establecidos para prevenir el COVID-19. En vivo: https://t.co/ZUWUL2zsIV pic.twitter.com/WzF2e7Y7b0
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) August 18, 2020

Presidente del Consejo de Ministros, @WalterMartosR, junto al titular del @MindefPeru, participa en la ceremonia por el 199.º aniversario de creación del Ejército Republicano. Actividad es presidida por el jefe de Estado, @MartinVizcarraC, en el Cuartel General del @EjercitoPeru. pic.twitter.com/70rcFYW4H4
— Consejo de Ministros (@pcmperu) August 18, 2020

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Published: 8/18/2020

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