Descendants of General Martín Miguel de Güemes Gather in Cañuelas to Pay Homage

In Cañuelas, Argentina, a gathering of around 100 descendants of General Martín Miguel de Güemes convened to commemorate the 205th anniversary of his passing. The "porteña" branch of the family, descendants of Güemes' grandson, organized the event to honor the independence hero.

Participants, including men, women, and children, arrived on horseback, many donning the distinctive red poncho with a black band, a symbol of Güemes' "Infernales" cavalry. The reunion took place on a rural estate, fostering a gaucho-like atmosphere.

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We are the porteña branch of Güemes' descendants, those who come from the doctor Luis Güemes, the general's grandson. We've wanted to have a gathering like this, so massive, for quite some time. This time, about 100 of us came. At least four generations.

Dolores 'Lola' Güemes, an organizer and descendant, emphasized the importance of the gathering for keeping the general's memory alive. She highlighted the need for new generations to understand Güemes' exploits and his significance to their family history. Traditional Argentine dishes, including empanadas and a hearty lentil stew, were shared during the day-long celebration.

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It's good for the new generations to also absorb that pride we have in always remembering Güemes, in knowing his exploits, so that the children know where they come from, what the general did, and what it has to do with them and the family. It's a way of keeping him alive.