Peru's President takes part in ceremony marking Army's Bicentennial

11:26 | Lima, Aug. 18.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Wednesday participated in the main ceremony commemorating the Bicentennial of Creation of the Peruvian Army.

The event also featured Congress Chairwoman Maria del Carmen Alva, Prime Minister Guido Bellido, and other authorities.

Also attending were Defense Minister Walter Ayala and General Commander of the Peruvian Army Jose Vizcarra.

On August 18, 1821, in conformity with a protectoral decree, General Jose de San Martin established the Peruvian Guard Legion —the first unit of the Army of the Republic of Peru.

The ceremony took place at Lima's Main Square.

Ahora | El jefe de Estado, @PedroCastilloTe, junto con el titular del @MindefPeru, preside la ceremonia por el bicentenario de la creación del @EjercitoPeru republicano.
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— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) August 18, 2021

?? 18.Ago | Hoy conmemoramos los 200 años de la creación de la Legión Peruana de la Guardia, primera unidad del Ejército del Perú republicano. pic.twitter.com/Twwji2FCMb
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 18, 2021

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Published: 8/18/2021

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