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Final farewell to Camilo Escalona: former Socialist leader to be buried Sunday in La Florida

From BioBioChile · () Spanish

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  • Chile’s Socialist Party announced the funeral schedule for former Senate president and longtime party leader Camilo Escalona Medina.
  • His wake is being held in Santiago, while the Hall of Honor at the National Congress will remain open on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Camilo Escalona Medina, a historic leader of Chile’s Socialist Party and former president of the Senate, will be buried Sunday in La Florida.

The Socialist Party announced the arrangements for his funeral. Escalona’s wake is taking place this weekend in Santiago.

On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Hall of Honor at the National Congress headquarters in Santiago will remain open as part of the farewell arrangements.

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