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Peru: President leads War and National Pacification Veterans Day ceremony

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10:56 | Lima, Oct. 26.

President Martin Vizcarra on Monday participated in the main ceremony to commemorate the Day of Veterans of War and National Pacification.

The event served to recognize the members of the Armed Forces and National Police who fought in conflicts to defend national sovereignty and consolidate the national pacification process.

The event was also attended by Defense Minister Jorge Chavez and the High Command of the Armed Forces.

Given the pandemic, the ceremony was held with limited capacity, as well as following the rules of social distancing and biosafety protocols.

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Published: 10/26/2020