We’re doing all we can to make sure this page is included in the gaffer’s plans KQED Live Events PRX Podcast Garage Events Events Around the Bay Area Member Benefits with KQED Live Videos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events Featured That's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno performs at the "El Grito de Independencia de México" celebration at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Sunday 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)The annual El Grito celebration took place Sunday in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza on Sunday A collaboration between the city and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco El Grito celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain The official civic ceremony included the mayor of San Francisco and the Consul General of Mexico Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba Photographer Estefany Gonzalez was on the scene to capture the celebration’s joy and determination The Ceremony of the "Grito de Independencia" is one that is close to the hearts of many Mexicans Jalisco and participating in "el grito" as a child represented independence and orgullo (pride) for the people who fought and risked their lives acambio de nuestra libertad (in exchange for our freedom) Viva Mexico!" Assistant Dean Patricia Gonzalez says many people share similarly beautiful family memories of the day The Ceremonia of El Grito de Independencia will be celebrated all around Mexico this upcoming 15 of September 2024 marks the 214th anniversary of this Celebration This year the Latin American and Latinx Studies Center is honored to present the Ceremony on September 12th Please join us on September 12th at the Chancellor's Auditorium at 11:15am to celebrate along with the Mexican Consulate "El Grito de Independencia" The Program for this event will be memorable The event is free for all and for all ages Please be sure to arrive 10 minutes before the event Click here to RSVP * Featuring Musicians from the Boulder Symphony Instagram: @lascboulder Facebook: @lasccuboulder Muenzinger E420 1905 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309lalsc@colorado.edu Director: Dr. Joe Bryan University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder The iconic Presidio San Agustin del Tucson plays a key role in the vibrant Mexican Independence Day celebrations held across Southern Arizona The Presidio San Agustin Museum a recreation of the original fort built in 1775 offering a glimpse into the lives of the region’s earliest settlers as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month festivities the Presidio continues its tradition of honoring Mexico’s rich history and culture the festivities in Presidio San Agustin will highlight Mexican culture through performances by Ballet Folklórico Tapatío and lively mariachi music a representative from the Mexican Consulate will lead the traditional “Grito de Independencia,” the passionate cry that marks the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence a special presentation will explore how Tucson’s identity evolved from a Spanish settlement to a Mexican town Arizona boasts one of the largest Latino populations in the U.S., with nearly a third of the state’s residents identifying as Latino (32.5%). Of that group, over 2.3 million are of Mexican descent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. communities across the state come together to celebrate Mexican Independence Day Here’s a guide to some of the most exciting events happening this year: PhoenixGrito de Independencia at the State CapitolJoin Mexico’s Consul General in Phoenix along with state legislators and officials for the official “Grito de Independencia” ceremony at the Arizona State Capitol all leading up to the traditional independence shout.When: Sunday 6:00-10:30 p.m.Where: Arizona State Capitol TucsonMexican Independence Day: Concert and GritoTo kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and honor Mexican Independence Day the Mexican Consulate in Tucson is hosting a special concert featuring Mexican and Latin American classical music performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Performers include Mariachi Aztlán from Pueblo High School and Hispanic-inspired products from local businesses 4:30-7:00 p.m.Where: Linda Ronstadt Music Hall alejandra@noro.mx Leer en español is just around the corner and Arizonans are gearing up to celebrate the traditional "Grito de Independencia." Arizona is one of the states in the country with the largest number of Latinos and where more than 2.3 million people identify as Mexican or of Mexican descent (85.33%) public officials and local groups organizing a number of patriotic events here's your guide on where and how to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day in the Valley Join the Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix state officials and community leaders for the official "Grito de Independencia" ceremony in front of the Arizona State Capitol This marks the third consecutive year that the ceremony of the infamous Mexican battle cry of Sept culminating with the traditional "Grito de Independencia" ceremony Details: Sept. 15 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/phoenix/ One day before Mexico's official Independence Day Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado will host the El Grito Phoenix festival a wrestling performance and live music by Biatriz Adriana La Banda Alterada and Los Kortez de Sinaloa Details: Sept. 15 from 4 to 11 p.m. In downtown Phoenix, on the corner of Adams Street and 3rd Avenue. Free. https://elgritophoenix.com/ the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Innovative Network will celebrate the traditional Grito on September 14 at Pioneer Park Details: Sept. 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., Mesa. Free. https://evhcc.org/events/el-grito-multicultural-fair/ the ASU Art Museum will also celebrate other Latin American countries that gained their independence around the same dates learn and enjoy the traditions of these Latin American countries Celebrate Fiestas Patrias at Casino Arizona the weekend leading up to Mexico's Independence Day with live music prizes and discounts and special offers on drinks and food Entertainment will be provided by Mariachi Azteca de Oro on Friday Details: Sept. 12-16 at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale. https://www.casinoarizona.com/promotions/fiestas-patrias/ Buckeye'El Grito' CelebrationJoin Mexican Consul General in Phoenix Jorge Mendoza Yescas state legislators and community leaders for the official "Grito de Independencia" ceremony at the Sixth Street Plaza Details: Sept. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sixth Street Plaza, 210 S. 6th St., Buckeye. Free. https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/phoenix/ the nonprofit organization Corazón de Latinos Unidos commemorates Mexico's Independence Day with this two-day event featuring food Details: Sept. 13-14, 9 a.m. at Main Street Park, 601 N. Main St., Eloy. Free. 520-431-3090. https://fiestaspatriascdlu.com/ TucsonMexican Independence Day concert and 'El Grito'In celebration of the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day the Mexican Consulate in Tucson is hosting the Mexican Independence Concert The concert of Mexican and Latin American classical music will be performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra featuring Mariachi Aztlán of Pueblo High School mezzo-soprano Diana Peralta and Ballet Tucson snacks and goods from traditional and small local businesses Celebrate Mexico's Fiestas Patrias at Museo Presidio in Tucson Attendees will have the chance to get their faces painted with Sparkled Wings and purchase traditional Mexican clothing Entertainment will be provided by Ballet Folklorico Tapatío and Mariachi Innovación followed by the traditional "Grito" provided by the consul general in Tucson Have story tips on Latino culture and cuisine in the Valley Reach La Voz reporter Nadia Cantú at nadia.cantu@lavozarizona.com which supplies water to several cities in the state of Sonora is one of several projects the government has constructed along the Yaqui River’s course The aqueduct transfers around 60 million cubic meters (2.1 billion cubic feet) of water from the El Novillo Dam in the municipality of San José de Gracia outside the tribe’s territory in the upper Yaqui River The Yaqui people have long struggled to preserve the Yaqui River, which is sacred to the Indigenous tribe and has been drained of all its waters in their territory after decades of overexploitation the Mexican government has tried to take greater control of the river by constructing dams and aqueducts that restrict its flow with the first being the Lázaro Cárdenas (La Angostura) Dam in 1943 Mario Luna Romero, a Yaqui water defender and spokesperson for the tribe, told Mongabay that the 172-kilometer (107-mile) aqueduct was approved in 2010 without the free prior and informed consent (FPIC) of the affected Yaqui tribe even though the project would affect their water supply “The real impacts of the project were never really evaluated,” Ursula Garzón Aragón an environmental lawyer from the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA) what it means to take away the water of an entire village.” some members of the Yaqui traditional authority filed an lawsuit demanding a full environmental impact assessment and a legitimate consultation process The case went all the way to the Supreme Court which issued a ruling in August 2013 that the aqueduct was a violation of the tribe’s rights it did not order the immediate suspension of the project It instead ruled that it would be stopped subject to evidence that it would cause irreparable damage to the community “They put the burden on us to prove that it affects us,” Luna said “We decided that the National Institute of Anthropology and History would do an expert report to see if there was any impact on the tribe due to the operation of the aqueduct.” In 2015, anthropologists concluded that “the massive extraction of water from the Yaqui River and the drying out of a large part of its historical channel will affect important aspects of tradition cancellation or closure of the aqueduct,” and to instead “[look] for other options to address the water needs.” one of the anthropologists who was involved in the study told Mongabay that when they presented the study to federal authorities including the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) The federal environmental agency (SEMARNAT) and CONAGUA did not respond to Mongabay’s requests for comment before the time of publication The construction of the aqueduct was completed and inaugurated in 2012 but it did not begin operations until a year later Luna said the water no longer flows freely through the river a research professor at the College of San Luis A.C. told Mongabay that “in addition to not being consulted,” the Yaqui community has been “deprived of the little water they had access to,” which goes against the promises made by former President of Mexico Lázaro Cárdenas del Río President Cárdenas issued a decree to restore parts of the Yaqui tribe’s irrigation lands mountains and hills that had been taken from them and granted them the right to 50% of the water collected in the La Angostura Dam The Independencia Aqueduct was not the first megaproject that was approved without the consent of the Yaqui tribe “none of the dams that were built were done with the tribe’s consent.” CONAGUA stated that various projects constructed on the Yaqui River including the El Novillo and Oviáchic dams prevented the restitution of rights granted to the Yaqui peoples in 1937 and 1940 It also stated that other users of the irrigation district were favored over the Yaqui peoples which resulted in the depletion of the tribe’s waters Given the extreme drought and water shortages experienced earlier this year, Omar Alberto Guillén Partida, the national secretary of the Peasant Alliance of the Northwest, told local newspaper El Sol del Hermosillo “it is time to turn off the pumps of the Independencia Aqueduct a Yaqui spokesperson and water defender is the Plutarco Elías Calles (El Novillo) on the left and the Independencia Aqueduct on the right As drought parches Mexico, a Yaqui water defender fights for a sacred river Related Mongabay podcast episode: ‘Water always wins,’ so why are we fighting it FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] The Colombian population in West Michigan is growing and there's an upcoming event to celebrate the vibrant culture Gran Fiesta de Independencia Colombiana will celebrate all things Colombian from noon to 10 p.m For updates on all the festival events, follow the festival on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the FOX 17 Morning Mix on: Facebook, Instagram, & TikTok Elgin will celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with an expanded celebration that features a new name which was called “Canta con Orgullo” last year has added an extra day of activities and takes place Friday and Saturday “We changed the name because this is more typical of what you’d see in Mexico for similar celebrations,” Cultural Arts and Special Events Director Amanda Harris said “We’ve got so many exciting things planned.” The event will feature festivities celebrating Hispanic music including a replica sculpture of Mexico City’s famous “Ángel de la Independencia” and another large-scale artwork created with local immigrants The fiesta kicks off Friday with several events including cultural performances at Civic Center Plaza and El Grito which honors the traditional call to arms on the eve of Mexican Independence Day Hispanic vendors will participate at the Downtown Elgin Market from 3 to 7 p.m. The annual car caravan organized by the Friends of Masons will kick off Saturday’s activities at noon from 901 Center St where you can immerse yourself in Mexican culture with interactive activities drinks and live music from Banda Peñasco de Zacatecas DJ Eddy P and culminating with Banda La Sinaloense Harris said she is very excited for people to experience the papel picado a 40-foot sculpture spelling out Elgin and adorned with art created by recent immigrants who are clients of Centro de Informacion The project was a form of art therapy where the people were asked to communicate their history and journey to America “The stories are so beautiful,” Harris said The individual works were transferred to a wooden base and assembled by a pair of artists created in partnership with the Housing Authority’s YouthBuild Program For more information on the event, go to cityofelgin.org/fiesta Santo Domingo.- A school bus crashed Thursday morning at the intersection of Independencia Avenue and the Centro de los Héroes raising concern among pedestrians and drivers in the area witnesses confirmed that the bus was not carrying children at the time of the accident The presence of lunchboxes and other school supplies inside the vehicle initially caused alarm among onlookers No injuries or casualties have been reported and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash Local February 6 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" These buses and trucks drive like maniacs down independence avenue and other streets The drivers have absolutely ZERO concern for pedestrians and other drivers They thinks driving with care is some sort of joke The traffic police really need to do a better job monitoring behavior on the roads Oftentimes traffic police are positioned on intersections but pay no attention to traffic violations or reckless driving motorcycles are using sidewalks whenever there is a traffic jam Especially on Ave George Washington (Malecon) Families and tourists walking down this iconic road look shocked Local Tourism Economy Bavaro & Punta Cana DominicanToday.com - The Dominican Republic News Source in English Av. 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HomeDestinations Interests Top Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Guatemala Historical reenactments such as the torch relay and "La Conquista" represent the uniqueness of the independence festival Save Visited Rate Review ShareTraditional dresses on Día de la Independencia 1821 is a memorable day for Guatemala when representatives of the Central American provinces declared it independent from Spain and formed a Provisional Governing Board that signed the act of sovereignty which was the path to convert Guatemala into a free and sovereign country In preparation for Independence Day on September 15 Guatemalans begin their festivities well in advance students diligently practice the national anthem and the Guatemalan Army readies for parades and air shows Both citizens and visitors immerse themselves in the lively celebrations and spirited entertainment This vibrant celebration starts a day before the actual feast—on September 14 with "Antorcha de la Independencia,"—a torch relay commemorating a historical event dating back to 1821 when María Dolores Bedoya ran across Guatemala's streets carrying a torch as a symbol of future freedom five countries of Central America reenact the heroic deed the relay involves every region as the runners are cheered on by large crowds that gather along the route The pinnacle of the celebration occurs on September 15 and vibrant patriotic parades fill the streets A unique traditional element of the festivities is "La Conquista," a dance that reenacts the conquest of the Mayans and feasting on traditional foods such as tamales Santo Domingo — The intentional homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants in 2023 was 18.08% according to data from the National Statistics Office (ONE) the rate of violent injuries per 100,000 inhabitants was 79.4% in the same year The provinces with the highest intentional homicide rates were San José de Ocoa Those with the lowest rates were Pedernales The ONE specified that the provinces with the highest rates of injuries in acts of violence per 100,000 inhabitants were Barahona (79.4%) The provinces with the lowest crude rate of injuries in acts of violence were El […] Local December 29 The provinces with the lowest crude rate of injuries in acts of violence were El Seibo 38.94% of those injured were involved in fights or disputes and 30.58% in robberies or attempted robberies The national intentional homicide rate in 2023 They stressed that homicides were mainly concentrated in the young population “The most affected groups were those aged 20-24 respectively,” the document pointed out These statistics were gathered from the administrative records of the National Police Statistics and Cartography Office by ONE The ONE indicated that men presented higher homicide rates than women 59.4% of the homicides were committed with firearms with a higher percentage in men (62.1%) than in women (37.3%) The statistical institution also pointed out that men are much more exposed to violence than women in all age groups with the most significant disparity observed in young people aged 20-24 and 25-29 He indicated that the highest rates of injuries in violent events were recorded in 2021 and 2023 with 65.60 and 64.46 per 100,000 inhabitants and that men were more affected than women in all years analyzed The circumstances of homicides show notable differences by sex “53.7% of homicides in women were related to family conflicts or gender violence 49.6% of the homicides were due to quarrels or disputes,” states the ONE report I’m going to assume the translation to English added the “%” to everything and that nearly 19% of people in San Jise de Ocoa weren’t murdered this year Leer en español Mexicans in their homeland and abroad look forward to hearing the infamous battle cry known as "El Grito de Independencia," that birthed the independence movement in Mexico over 200 years ago It is a ceremonious call made at nightfall every Sept 15 outside the national palace in Mexico City and in Mexican consulates and embassies across the globe In Arizona, where over 2 million of the Latino population identifies as Mexican or of Mexican descent — that's more than 25% of the state's inhabitants — this celebration is becoming more common each year a handful of events mirroring the two-centuries-old cry took place across the Valley including a major event at the Arizona state Capitol led by Jorge Mendoza Yescas the entire month of September — that's right When exactly is Mexico's independence celebrated 15 and 16 are dates that go hand in hand when commemorating the fight for independence the traditional "Grito de Independencia," which translates to Independence Battle Cry takes place in a ceremony officiated by leaders nationwide that the catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo gave in the early morning of Sep when he called on all Mexicans to take up arms against the Spanish army and gain their independence is officially considered Mexico's Independence Day The ringing of the bells of the church of the town of Dolores Hidalgo and the infamous "Grito de Independencia" marked the beginning of the independence movement against the Viceroyalty of Spain Miguel Hidalgo gathered the people of Dolores Hidalgo by ringing the bells of the central church in the early morning of Sept The mass turned into a speech by the parish priest in which he proclaimed the independence of his people calling for a fight and giving "El Grito de Independencia" — "Long live America And death to the bad government!" — while holding the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe known as the Patron Saint of Mexico and considered a mother to all Mexicans Have story tips on Latino communities in the Valley? 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Perhaps you can return back to the homepage and see if you can find what you are looking for you can try finding it by using the search form below 92nd Street Y, New York Capulli Mexican Dance Company 🇲🇽 Brooklyn Museum Carnegie Hall Harlem Stage Hostos Center Melvis Santa & Jazz Orishas 🇨🇺 Metropolitan Opera National Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Parade 🇺🇸 New York City Center NYU Skirball Center RISE Theatre Directory Teatro Real ~ Royal Opera of Madrid 🇪🇸 World Music Institute Copyright © 2012–2025 New York Latin Culture Magazine® El Tecolote more than a thousand people celebrated Mexican Independence Day in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza Sunday evening hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco MNC Inspiring Success and the Comité Cívico Mexican delicacies and community resources Lea esta historia en español. “It’s nice to come and see our community come together with their kids,” said Connie Rivera of Mixcoatl one of dozens of vendors of artisanal crafts “To spend time together and forget for a bit about everything else that’s going on.” celebrated on the eve of every September 15 marks the day 214 years ago when priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang a bell and called for armed resistance eventually leading to Mexico’s independence from Spain The sitting Mexican president re-enacts Hidalgo’s cry every year in Mexico City San Francisco started hosting its own version of El Grito more than 60 years ago What began as a grassroots effort led by Doña Simo Padilla has since expanded to include multiple organizations and famous headliners Mexican Consul Ana Luisa led the Grito cry with Mayor London Breed With presidential changes scheduled for both Mexico and the US this year alongside growing discourse on immigrant rights politics were also on some attendees’ minds bringing a patriotic energy to the Independence Day celebration to be able to do something that we would be [doing] in the zócalo of Mexico City if we could — this resemblance is touching also known as the Mission Flower Lady. “[With] Trump talking about illegal people and all the unbelievable things it is beautiful and touching that our people get together in this space.” Rosa María and Juan San Mamés proudly held cardboard cutouts of Mexican president Andres Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and incoming president Claudia Sheinbaum “[El Grito] is more special since six years ago because we come with joy,” said Rosa María we always had the issue that we didn’t have the best governments we come with this true joy to celebrate.” The San Franciscan couple said they have taken López Obrador’s cutout to New York City to express their appreciation for the current government and president who posed with fans in between wrestling performances reflected on how the political landscape in Mexico has changed since he left the country “I’m very happy with President López Obrador but a legacy continues and I support it,” he said “My grandfather died wanting a change and maybe he didn’t see it but we did.” Street vendors reflect on San Francisco’s changing policies Selling Mexican wheel chips and hot dogs from two food carts Leonardo and his family said they were happy to be celebrating their culture while making a living which has become more difficult with Mayor Breed’s recent crackdown on unpermitted food vending on city streets. “We’re very happy today, very joyous [to be here] because we’re usually keeping an eye out for cars or because of what has been going on,” said Leonardo, alluding to an incident last week when S.F Police tackled and handcuffed an unpermitted street vendor whose hot dog stand had just been confiscated. “Things are sometimes very difficult because it’s hard to pay for rent and this helps us a bit to be able to survive,” he added. pushed an ice cream cart around the plaza’s perimeter selling popsicles to many families in attendance Villega Jimenez said that the event’s focus on bringing families together is what the city needs to do to start solving its addiction crisis. “I see a lot of people living in the streets and I think it’s something that is very difficult to regulate,” Villega Jimenez said. “Like the Mexican president says what we need to do is address the root of the problem and guide our children An opportunity for Latinx groups to build bridges with S.F For Carnaval’s Executive Director Rodrigo Duran who helped organize this and last year’s Grito the event is a way to showcase the contributions of Mexicans and Mexican Americans to the city and build connections between nonprofits and lawmakers I think creating a bridge to have those conversations is just imperative,” he said “That gives us an opportunity to criticize discuss it and bring change where we feel that there is maybe injustice.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a 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On the same day, he announced the dismissal of 57 judges and prosecutors accusing the judges of obstructing terrorism-related investigations “moral corruption,” and “adultery” including senior judges and prosecutors 37 of the 57 dismissed judges filed criminal complaints against the Minister of Justice for failing to comply with the Administrative Court’s decision no progress has been made on these complaints the dismissed judges and prosecutors continue to suffer the professional economic and reputational harm of this decision with no source of livelihood or social security coverage two years after I and my colleagues were dismissed in that unlawful way we have yet to receive an official justified decision to inform us of the reasons behind our dismissal after these two years I think it became clear to everyone that the dismissals targeted the independence of judges and those who denounced the erosion of the principle of separation of power and the control of the judiciary by the executive I consider it my duty as judge and citizen to warn against any attempts to control the judiciary.” was being prosecuted for adultery charges at the time of her dismissal in June 2022 Ben Khlifa’s prosecution was based on acts that should never have been criminalized and for which she was ultimately acquitted “To say that my life has drastically changed since my dismissal on 1 June 2022 is an understatement I was not only arbitrarily deprived of my right to work but my right to privacy was violated and I am still denied access to legal remedy,” Khira Ben Khalifa told Amnesty International The new constitution undermines institutional guarantees for human rights and fails to provide the necessary safeguards for the judiciary to function with full independence and impartiality Anas Hmedi was summoned for questioning four times between July and August 2022 by the General Inspection Service of the Ministry of Justice following a decision by the Temporary High Judicial Council (THJC) to lift his immunity from prosecution the deputy prosecutor at the Monastir Tribunal of First Instance charged Anas Hmedi with “disrupting the freedom to work” punishable with a maximum prison sentence of three years The charges against him relate to his alleged “incitement” of other judges of the Monastir Tribunal to strike.In February 2023 the General Prosecutor of the Tunis Court of Appeal moved the case against Hmedi from the Monastir Tribunal to the El Kef Tribunal of First Instance despite an ongoing appeal made by his lawyers against the decision to lift his immunity Anas Hmedi was summoned to appear by an investigating judge on 21 August 2023 but his hearing has been postponed several times separate disciplinary procedures have also been opened against him by the THJC Anas Hmedi’s lawyers lodged a request to appeal the decision to lift his immunity in December 2022 and the request remains pending in violation of his right to an effective remedy requests for suspension of administrative decisions are urgent and in practice adjudicated within three months “Anas Hmedi’s actions and AMT’s work are protected under international human rights law Tunisian authorities’ targeting of Anas Hmedi through abusive disciplinary and criminal proceedings violates international standards and must cease immediately,” said Heba Morayef Together we can fight for human rights everywhere Your donation can transform the lives of millions If you are talented and passionate about human rights then Amnesty International wants to hear from you first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country sent today a solidarity hug to his counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on the anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day.On X Cuban head of state highlighted the example of the Mexican people that continues to inspire America.By celebrating the Grito de Dolores with the triumph of the Judicial Power Reform they reaffirm the historic character of the date said Diaz-Canel.On the same social network member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba recalled that the Mexican independence process cost a lot of blood to obtain sovereignty while showing his admiration for that nation.On X congratulated the people and government of Mexico and reaffirmed his close ties with the country.According to history the priest Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called on the people of Dolores Hidalgo to take up arms against Spanish rule.This period known as the War of Independence began in the early morning of September 16 1821 with the triumphal entry of the Trigarante Army led by Agustin de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero The main objective of this movement was to free the territory from the Spanish yoke and that the concept of viceroyalty was completely forgotten.The national holidays bring together thousands of Mexican families who come to the main squares and centers of the cities as well as to the city hall buildings to commemorate another anniversary of the Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence) Print MONTERREY Mexico — When Yadira Ayala was a child she walked along one of the many dirt paths on Cerro Loma Larga to her grandmother’s home She lived on the hill next to Ayala’s house in Colonia Independencia a working-class neighborhood in northern Mexico The industrial city of Monterrey sits at the foot of the vast mountain and on the other side is San Pedro Garza García one of the wealthiest municipalities in Latin America Ayala’s grandmother warned her as she gazed at the top of the hill: “Cuidado they want to remove us from here because they want to build elegant houses,’” Ayala Her abuelita’s premonition wasn’t too far off from what was to come In the last decade, the state government and developers have targeted the Loma Larga, a natural border between Monterrey and San Pedro, to build road links and luxury housing. On a hot Sunday morning in September, a group of about twenty people gathered in front of the mercado Díaz Ordaz. They arrived for a special baile held in benefit of sonidero Tongo de Valleverde, who is in need of a prosthesis. A sonidero is a combination of a DJ and MC who plays various subgenres of cumbia, salsa and other regional genres. An old-school sound system blasts porros, gaitas and cumbias colombianas, while residents sell secondhand clothes, tostadas and old records. 1. Attendees watch a dance with sonideros at the Diaz Ordaz market. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 2. Jorge Solis Hernandez, owner of the Discos Viniles LP store inside the Diaz Ordaz Market. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 3. A vendor at the market sells shirts and records. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) José Vázquez takes an album from a box of vinyl records and puts it on the turntable. A tropical rhythm fills the atmosphere. Some of the men wearing colorful sombreros vueltiao move their hips from side to side as they drink beer under the Puente del Papa (named after the visit of Pope John Paul II to the city in 1979), which connects downtown Monterrey to La Indepe. “La Colonia Independencia is the mother of all the neighborhoods in Monterrey,” Vázquez said. 1. Diaz Ordaz Market located in the Independencia neighborhood. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 2. Raul Becerra of Sonido Rena y Hermanos plays vinyl during a dance event. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 3. A couple dances during a sonideros event at the Diaz Ordaz Market. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 4. Two couples dance during a sonideros event at the Diaz Ordaz Market. (Velia de la Cruz/For De Los) La Indepe was originally called Barrio San Luisito because it was built by domestic rural migrants, mainly from the central state of San Luis Potosí, who came to build the foundations of the city. It is also known as La Colombia Chiquita because of its connection to the barrios in Colombia. The cumbia and vallenato that blare from the speakers in the barrios of Barranquilla or Medellín can also be heard in the streets of La Indepe. “We even share the mountains with Colombia,” Vázquez said. Many Salvadorans are raised to believe there are no Black Salvadorans. Afro Salvadorans still face stigma, and even erasure. Yasodari Sánchez, a researcher from La Indepe, has continued the tradition of the sonideros as a space to strengthen the community. Once a month, she tries to organize charity dances to support someone in the community. While people listen to the sounds of the various sonideros, Sánchez collects money in a water jug. Yasodari Sanchez, a 46-year-old artist, academic and documentary filmmaker, poses for a portrait at the Diaz Ordaz Market. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) “It may be something exceptional in other places, but here sonideros have always been part of community building,” Sánchez said. “The sonideros have always been an axis in supporting health contingencies, but also in other actions such as when we discussed the tunnel project.” Years ago, the government proposed a link between San Pedro and downtown Monterrey without consulting residents. United under the slogan “La Indepe is not for sale,” residents blocked main avenues and protested in front of the government palace. Ramiro Gámez of Sonido Gámez said that when they realized many residents would be evicted, the sonideros joined, bringing along their most precious compañera: la cumbia colombiana. For speakers of some of the most commonly spoken native languages like Quechua, Nahuatl or Guarani, the conversation is less about whether you speak Spanish but rather how Indigenous languages are left out of the discussion. “All of Monterrey knows that the Colonia Independencia is the cradle of the sonideros,” Medrano said. “So since the Independencia was protesting, we brought the sound system and the cumbia. This is our tradition.” The project was stopped by a judicial action and a government environmental study that determined that the Cerro Loma Larga has areas of flora and fauna at risk. Ericka Charles, one of the organizers and spokesperson of the neighborhood council, said that in a place like La Indepe, coming together for a common cause was the natural thing to do since almost everyone knows one another. “I believe that the most valuable thing here in this neighborhood is the unity that exists among the people,” Charles said. “There is a lot of cariño between people.” On the San Pedro side, luxury residential towers and gated communities are moving closer to Ciudad Perdida, one of the neighborhoods at the top of the city’s hill. Once the roads leading to these complexes finish, the pavement ends and the dirt road begins. The water and power supply also end there. The poor infrastructure in the higher elevated neighborhoods is mainly due to negligence, according to residents. Many of the streets in the Tanques de Guadalupe neighborhood are long slopes. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) Laura Marín, who lives in one of the last houses on the hill, is surprised that the buildings she sees from her porch have these services. “How do they have [these services] and we don’t? Every time we ask [authorities] to regularize our services, they tell us that we live too high up,” Marín said. Fifty-five years ago, Mexico’s authoritarian government killed students during a peaceful demonstration. It would later become known as the Tlatelolco massacre. However, the elevation of the neighborhood was not an obstacle when it came to erecting a sculpture of the Virgen de Guadalupe, 12 meters high and weighing four tons. This was the beginning of a religious tourism project, led by the Archdiocese of Monterrey and supported by the state government, that mobilized Marín at the risk of being displaced. Most of the houses in the community are considered irregular settlements, and most families do not have title deeds. “The land belongs to those who work it,” said Marín, quoting Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. “We have been here for years since our families came.” Symbols of resistance are painted in various locations of La Indepe. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) Marín contacted Charles to join the protests against the church project, but the community didn’t respond in the same way. La Indepe is home to the Basílica of the Virgen de Guadalupe, which every Dec. 12 receives thousands of parishioners who come to sing her the mañanitas. Marín joined a couple of protests but was afraid of becoming too visible. “It wasn’t for me. I saw that in the newspaper they generalized a lot,” Marín said about the attention the protests were receiving. “I felt like they were trampling on one’s dignity.” To get to Ciudad Perdida, visitors can walk up long staircases, or take a taxi — also called piratas — which travel through the narrow and steep streets. On the way up, at the various lookout points, there are young boys with walkie-talkies — called halcones — who have been recruited as organized crime spotters to warn of intruders. A steep staircase in the Tanques de Guadalupe neighborhood. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) Men in bulletproof vests roam the streets carrying military-grade weapons, while children play and residents make their way to the bus stop to get to work. This led Marín to believe there was another way to connect with her community besides protests. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, she hosts a small group of children, ages 6 to 13, to teach them music, arts and crafts, “or whatever they feel like doing.” On a Tuesday in September, three girls and two boys sat on the porch of Marín’s house and traced animal drawings from an old coloring book. In Jessie Fuentes’ hometown of Eagle Pass, he sees concertina wire and a floating barrier outfitted with serrated blades on the river where he grew up. “I want to give all the options to the children so that they can see. And from now on they can start thinking: ‘I want to do this, I want to do that,’” Marín said. For years, Marín made and sold cakes. In addition to cleaning houses, she dedicated herself to creating the best cake designs for birthdays, quinces and weddings. Together with her husband who works in construction, they have focused on giving their two daughters a college education. With her grandmothers’ words echoing in her head, Ayala joined the art collective Desde el río hasta la loma, where her children participated in a workshop called “Lxs Niñxs de la Resistencia.” Created by local artists Julio Cisneros, Daniel Hernández and professor Luz Verónica Gallegos, this workshop teaches the richness of the hill’s habitat. “The workshops were about feeling proud of the neighborhood, knowing that we have the right to be here, to stay here,” Hernández said. Ayala, Hernández and other members of the collective organize cultural activities every month such as craft workshops and mural painting. Sometimes the community supports them with materials, or they organize dances to raise funds. 1. Libertad Chavez prepares glue that will be used in the design of the mural by the collective Desde el rio hasta la loma. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 2. Daniel Hernandez participates in the creation of a mural in the Tanques de Guadalupe. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) 3. Mural made by the Desde el rio hasta la loma collective. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) “It’s a constant struggle,” Ayala said. “But our idea is to transmit this to the new generation. That is the answer.” From above, the Loma Larga looks like a safe haven. The presence of armed people in some parts is the loudest silence for residents, and a reminder that the so-called war on drugs has crept into the daily lives of the most impoverished. It’s also the only security in the neighborhood. A view of the Alfonso Reyes neighborhood seen from the top of the Tanques de Guadalupe neighborhood. (Velia de la Cruz / For De Los) “The ones before were worse,” Marín said. “At least these ones don’t mess with us.” Collective actions, Marín claims, have regained a greater voice. While some go to work or pick up the children from school, others wearily go up the hill, carrying market bags or materials for the next kids’ workshop. Some people rest outside the corner store and drink a Coca-Cola or a caguama with the panoramic view spread out before them. The cumbia, like an anthem that renews, starts to play. Tomorrow they will go back down to the city and do the same thing again. Chantal Flores is an independent journalist based in Monterrey, Mexico. She covers the issue of enforced disappearance in Latin America and the Balkans, as well as gender, violence and social justice. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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All rights reserved For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Drawing on our close bilateral relations and shared values we support Chile’s leadership in spreading the benefits of democracy and free markets throughout the region Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Chile where you can connect with the U.S It is the Fourth of July — Independence Day — the birthday of the United States of America On July 3, 1776, anticipating the Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife that the day “will be celebrated It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.” Flags fly high over celebrations at picnics and cookouts, reminding everyone of America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” In the song the flag represents American hope and perseverance against all odds This woman plants flags in the ground at Liberty State Park in Jersey City in preparation for crowds that will come to watch fireworks in front of the nearby Statue of Liberty Americans love a parade, and there are probably more of them on Independence Day than any other day of the year. 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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: U.S. Holiday We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience By peakins@santa-ana.org The City of Santa Ana will celebrate Mexican independence and commemorate Santa Ana’s vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures at the 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade The Fiestas Patrias festival will take place on Saturday on Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard This year will bring back the Fiestas Patrias parade with the theme “Hispanic Heritage: Past to Present” on Sunday This year’s musical line-up has something for everyone to enjoy The exciting musical line-up includes headline performances by: the City of Santa Ana along with the Consulate of Mexico will host a ceremonial El Grito de Independencia beginning at 7 p.m Mexico’s official El Grito Ceremony takes place on Sept 15 and honors the traditional call to arms on the eve of Mexican Independence Day It is a synchronized call that dates back to 1810 and celebrates the anniversary of the fight for Mexican independence Marilyn performs Mexican Regional music and is the daughter of Latin American music icon Marisela Marilyn will be followed by headliners A.B and their music genre consists of cumbia and latin pop Kumbia All Starz talent has been recognized with nominations for Grammy awards and Latin Billboard music awards The group began their music career in 2006 and actively continues to showcase their passion for music The Fiestas Patrias parade will begin at 3 p.m 17 at the cross streets of Main Street and Washington Avenue and will continue along Main Street to Civic Center Drive ending right before the Fiestas Patrias festival main stage the main stage will welcome the talented Mexican-American singer Graciela Beltran She has been active in the music industry for over three decades and is known for her powerful voice and ability to sing different styles of regional music including ranchera Graciela has released over 30 albums and has won several awards for her music Closing out Santa Ana’s 2023 Fiestas Patrias on Sunday will be Banda Los Sebastianes Mexico in the 2000s and are known for their unique blend of Mexican Traditions and Banda-style music They have been recognized for their talent having spent at least four weeks in the top 10 charts for Monitor Latino Banda Los Sebastianes creates an amazing and lively atmosphere while performing families can look forward to a complete carnival with exciting mechanical rides Tickets for carnival rides will be available for purchase on-site at ticket booths Visit the Fiestas Patrias website for parking and more information on the 2023 Fiestas Patrias festival and parade activities Santa Ana is downtown for the world-famous Orange County, California. It is the County Seat and home to a vibrant evening scene and arts community. Over 1,400 City employees work hard every day to deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community to ensure public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents. Learn more at www.santa-ana.org Get directions to City Hall This content is for decoration only skip decoration Mendoza has suffered devastating earthquakes that have reduced the city to rubble The earthquake of 1861 destroyed most of the city the city decided to build a new city center southwest of the original location They created a large principal plaza—Plaza Independencia—surrounded by four smaller plazas: Plaza San Martin; Plaza Chile; Plaza Italia; and the most picturesque These open spaces created a safe retreat for residents to gather in the event of another destructive earthquake On weekends the plazas come alive with artisan markets Enjoy the people watching and be aware of your belongings Every Sunday there is an artisan market on the east side of Plaza Independencia Stroll the leafy walkway lined with stalls of art Top picks are Marta Cuervo’s wooden earrings and pendants carved from native tree species and detailed with real silver rose-colored Rodocrosita (Argentina’s national stone) Marcelo Pachu sells the nicest mates in the market carved from caldén trees (native to the Argentine pampas) and beautifully designed alpaca “bombillas” or mate straws Afternoon is the best time to go before artisans start packing up around 5:00 PM Make sure you watch your wallet or it might not be there when you’re ready to pay The Museo Municipal Arte Moderno is a gallery-sized museum tucked inside Mendoza’s main Plaza de Independencia Recently one of Mendoza’s most famous modern artists Jose Bermudez exhibited 90 works of art celebrating his 90th birthday The museum also exhibits famous international artists like Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro Free concerts and theatrical performances are usually held here on Sunday nights at 8pm Mendoza’s hop-on hop-off tourist bus provides guided tours through the most important sites in Mendoza Major destinations include: Plaza Independencia; Belgrano Avenue and the commercial and nightlife thoroughfare--Aristides; the historic Alameda; points of interest in General San Martin Park and the aquarium Buses begin running at 9:00 AM and the last one leaves at 7:00pm Tickets prices: $75 pesos for adults and $45 pesos for children with special pricing for students and senior citizens You can purchase tickets at most tourism offices and tour agencies Information on this page, including website, location, and opening hours, is subject to have changed since this page was last published. If you would like to report anything that’s inaccurate, let us know at notification@afar.com. AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC The page you are looking for might have been removed A copy of the Acta de la Proclamacion De Independencia Del Pueblo Filipino or the Declaration of Philippine Independence will be auctioned along with some of the finest art pieces of Filipino masters According to Joseph Morong's report on "24 Oras," Leon Gallery founder and director Jaime Ponce de Leon referred to the document as the country's "birth certificate." The declaration was written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista one of the soldiers of General Emilio Aguinaldo “This was at a time na wala pang photocopy wala pa tayong iPhone to ensure everything is captured in a picture,” De Leon said a time when did not have an iPhone to ensure everything was captured in a picture.) The copy being auctioned is the only copy of the original that is in the National Library It will be auctioned at a starting price of P1.6 million in Leon Gallery “Nakita ni Jose Banuelo baka ang importante ng kasaysayan ang pag declare ng independence ng Pilipinas ito pa lang ang alam ng mga historians natin na declaration of independence in existence,” De Leon said (Maybe Jose Banuelo saw the importance of the Declaration of Independence in the country’s history this is the only Declaration of Independence in existence.) Other masterpieces of Filipino artists will also be actioned like Cesar Legaspi’s works and Juan Luna’s artwork that was painted during the same period the Spolarium was created Ferdinand Amorsolo’s “Under the Mango Tree” will also be auctioned at P18 million De Leon got Amorsolo’s painting in the United States two months ago after Edward Nell the person who introduced airconditioning in the country He said it was important that the artworks of Filipino masters would return to the country "I felt that it had to come to the Philippines to be seen by Filipinos because this is a source of pride that we can create achieve something this beautiful," De Leon said {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER Happy Independence Day from all of us at The Tico Times Costa Rica celebrates its bicentennial — 200 years of independence democracy and a culture of peace with songs and celebrations Most businesses across the country will remain open today since Costa Rica moved the corresponding day off to Monday actual sovereignty took a few more years.) We hope you start your morning with gallo pinto experience an emotion that can only be described as “Pura Vida,” and end your day with a cold Imperial Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism CEBU, Philippines – The Sinulog festival is officially returning to the center of the Queen City of the South which will welcome the arrival of thousands of devotees and festival goers joining the celebration the Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI) has confirmed that the festival day will be on January 19 going back to the tradition of celebrating the feast day on the third Sunday of the month The theme of the 2025 celebration is “Sinulog: One Beat One Vision,” a nod to the traditional theme of the Sinulog in previous years The Cebu City government, police, and other agencies will be implementing new traffic routes, liquor and street party bans and law enforcement operations to ensure a safe experience for Sinulog participants check out the full Sinulog 2025 schedule below WALK WITH JESUS c/o Augustian Missionaries4:00 am | Venue to be announced Opening Salvo Mass5:00 am | Basilica del Sto Sinulog 2025: Opening Declaration Ceremonial Mass2:30 pm | Basilica Pilgrim Center Sinulog Launching Parade3:00 pm | Venue to be announced Ceremonial Opening6:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Center KZ & Company Concert7:00 pm | Venue to be announced BRASS BAND PARADE with Majorettes2:00 pm | Same route as Sinulog sa Lalawigan BRASS BAND COMPETITION6:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Complex Cultural Show – DEPED Cebu Province6:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Cultural Show – University of Cebu Dance Troupe8:00 pm | Plaza Independencia SINULOG SA DAKBAYAN2:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Complex Cultural Show – TBA8:00 pm | Plaza Independencia FESTIVAL QUEEN Run Way Competition4:00 pm | Plaza Independencia Cultural Show – Cebu Technological University6:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Cultural Show – CITU & USFP6:00 pm | Plaza Independencia Cultural Show – PJ Academy6:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Cultural Show – Indiana Aerospace University8:00 pm | Plaza Independencia MISS CEBU 20256:00 pm | Pacific Grand Ballroom Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino (by Invitation) Cultural Show – DEPED Cebu City Division6:00 pm| Fuente Osmeña Balikbayan Welcome at the Airport9:00 AM | MCIAA T1 Balik Cebu Welcome Dinner & “HANDUMANAN”5:00 pm | The Terraces Cultural Show – USC & LLCIC6:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Cultural Show – University of San Jose Recoletos8:00 pm | Plaza Independencia SINULOG IDOL GRAND FINALS7:30 pm | Fuente Osmeña WALK WITH MARY4:00 am | Venue to be announced Opening at Sinulog Devotees City10:00 am | Venue to be announcedRegistration starts at 6:00AM from January 19 to 21 Mayors’ Night6:00 pm | Nustar Convention Center (by Invitation) Cebu Pop Music Festival7:00 pm | Venue to be announced (by Invitation) SINULOG OPEN STYLE BATTLE FINALS5:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Center SINULOG DANCE CREW FINALS6:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Center FESTIVAL QUEEN CORONATION NIGHT8:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Center San Miguel Concert Event8:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Coke Studio Event9:00 pm | Plaza Independencia FLUVIAL PARADE4:00 am | Venue to be announced Re-enactment of historical events9:00 am | Basilica Minore del Sto Solemn Foot Procession of the Venerable Image of Sr Sto Nino1:00 pm | Venue to be announcedRegistration starts at 6:00AM from January 19 to 21 DIY Influencers Event6:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Party at the Parks8:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña8:00 pm | Plaza Independencia Pocari Sweat DJ Performance Event8:00 pm | Fuente Osmeña Bingo Plus Concert08:00 pm | Plaza Independencia Mananita Mass4:00 am | Basilica Minore del Sto Sinulog Fiesta Day Holy Mass Celebration8:00 am | Cebu City Sports Center SINULOG 2025 GRAND PARADE9:00 am | Cebu City Sports Center SINULOG 2025 Grand Finale & Grand Fireworks7:00 pm | Cebu City Sports Center Pyrospectacular Show/Pyro Musical9:00 pm | Ayala Center Cebu9:00 pm | SM Seaside Cebu Bingo Plus Concert9:00 pm | Plaza Independencia ”HUBO”TBA | Cebu City Sports Center Video & Short Film JudgingTBA | Cebu City Sports Center Photo ContestTBA | Cebu City Sports Center Sinulog Exhibition and Recap (Photo Contest Winners though it remained free from the tropical sun’s grasp and its sweltering heat and sweet; crickets gave the whole scene that energy so emblematic of the lowlands of Costa Rica’s Pacific Northwest yet the initial adrenaline rush was wearing off slightly each of us trying our best to remain alert—the reggaeton sounding from someone’s small portable speaker coming to our aide blinking lights of police vehicles and an ambulance illuminated the gathering of students from across Monteverde pointing to the other side of the bridge to our right The sound of sirens started growing louder and louder as lights appeared in the distance and those of us who would meet the arriving delegation headed out to the Pan-American highway preparing ourselves to briefly accompany the Antorcha de la Independencia making its way from Guatemala City to Cartago we would light our own smaller torch with its flame taking the fire back up the mountain to our hometown of Monteverde while it continued to its destination I knew what I had to do: I was to receive the torch from another runner and was to run at the forefront of the procession The deafening sirens reverberated in my ears as we joined the oncoming rush of runners trailed by a line of cars and surrounded by a swarm of motorcycles I felt my feet pound the asphalt as I focused all my energy on moving my body forward As I stretched out my right arm to take hold of the torch—running still—the first thing I noticed given life by the previous hands that had held it I could no longer entertain earlier doubts My steps started synchronizing with the regular wailing of the siren Just as I began to feel the nerves wash away it was time to pass the torch on to the next person it has become an emblem of our Independence Day celebrations Originally ideated to jointly celebrate this pivotal historical event in a shared origin story the journey symbolizes unity and comradery between these five nations to the promise of—or hope for— a better tomorrow “May that light of the national fire invite us today and always to leave the negative behind to move towards the positive,” Costa Rican Minister of Education, Anna Katharina Müller Castro, declared upon accepting the torch from her Nicaraguan counterpart at the Peñas Blancas border this September 13th perhaps its greatest effect is on the carrier—on the young person tasked with fulfilling its fate passing it on—still ablaze—to the next pair of hands that will do the same it is a testament to collaboration not just between nations but between citizens of the same one Because the torch’s journey relies on a collective effort a receiving and giving that ultimately enables its movement through Costa Rican territory it invites young people to actively participate in upholding the values underpinning the fabric of this country Each person through whose hands this fire passes is entrusted with the survival of this delicate flame and simultaneously entrusted with the continuation of the Costa Rican story students feel the privilege of inheriting a peaceful and free country and are given the responsibility of continuing the construction of a better society It was this sense of privilege and responsibility that fueled each step I took as we ran the torch up the winding dirt road to Monteverde the sun now oozing over the mountains and creeping into the surrounding valleys We ran by houses where elderly folks sat on their porches awaiting the procession; they would smile and wave we passed the flame on to younger children after singing the Costa Rican National Anthem I felt pride and joy emanating in waves from each fiber of my exhausted body it was as though I had contributed to something much larger than myself as though I had done something for the country I loved so much The torch run is merely a tradition—a ritual with little pragmatic power over policy perhaps our democracies would benefit from more of such activities more opportunities to engage with others in spaces that are not heated but rather ones that are celebratory and fun an expression of gratitude and appreciation Our democracies must be more than a series of bureaucratic acts—more than politics and voting A people with a sense of collective responsibility for each other’s well-being A people connected through a common understanding of history That is not to say that disagreement on these matters cannot or should not exist—indeed such shared understandings must be forged through a widespread reckoning with both empirical facts and contrasting worldviews Yet such disagreements necessitate members to at least agree on the rules of the game: it requires the willingness to engage in this difficult work with others that members of democracies not only understand but truly feel their value as part of this political community Each person shares responsibility for the preservation of present liberties and the improvement of the current state of affairs Spaces for individuals to participate in democracy beyond the political can foster a sense of collective purpose and an understanding of the importance of both working with others and of one’s own engagement Rituals such as the Antorcha de la Independencia could be a starting point for a deeper understanding of democracy as a lived experience Day of the Primer Grito de Independencia is a public holiday in the Republic of Panama it may be celebrated as a public holiday the following Monday Many people in the nation eagerly anticipate this day First Call for Independence of the Villa of Los Santos is the full name of the celebration The day is also known as the Uprising of Los Santos or the First Call for Independence Day of the Primer Grito de Independencia is a unique holiday that occurs every year in the beautiful country of Panama Spanish explorers regarded the area of present-day Panama to be an early stopping point they began by making their first forays here Panama City became the first European settlement on the coasts of the Pacific in the year 1519 the isthmus also rose to prominence within the Spanish Empire The most prosperous city in Central America can be said to be Panama City The practical construction of the canal brought about numerous changes in the nation Panama City is the first European settlement on the shores of the Pacific The residents of the Azuero declare their separation from the Spanish Empire The Independence Act of Panama becomes official on November 28 Panama gains its independence from Colombia You can call a person who comes from Panama a Panamanian The United States handed up the complete authority of the canal to the Panamanian government in 1999 Panama is a beautiful country that many people have enjoyed visiting and touring Panama has it all if you're seeking an adventure vacation: culture You can take some time to learn the Spanish language spoken in Panama The language will help you understand the people in Panama You can make some food using Panamanian ingredients Common ingredients in Panamanian food are maize Invite your friends and family over and have a feast Panama is a republic and is officially referred to as the Republic of Panama Panama signed a treaty with the United States Panama declared its independence from Colombia in 1903 and began to operate as an independent nation About 25,000 lives were lost during the various attempts at constructing the Panama Canal Panama is now a center for international trade due to the canal The Panama Canal allows boats to sail directly across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans This is great for the economy of many countries Panama had indigenes who inhabited the region They are essential to the history and culture of Panama and Colombia formed the Republic of Gran Colombia Panama is still a part of Colombia after the partnership ended in 1830 We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + "