La Paz Celebrates Revolution Anniversary Amidst Presidential Absence

La Paz marked the 217th anniversary of its 1809 revolution with a series of official ceremonies on Thursday. The celebrations, held in Plaza Murillo, included the transfer of the Virgen del Carmen, the traditional laying of floral offerings, and the raising of flags.

Mayor César Dockweiler and Governor Luis Revilla presided over the protocolary acts. National, departmental, and local authorities, along with guests such as Santa Cruz Governor Juan Pablo Velasco, participated in the events. However, President Rodrigo Paz was notably absent from the floral offerings and flag-raising ceremony, although he had attended other official events the previous day.

During his participation on Wednesday, President Paz emphasized the need for La Paz to rediscover its strength through diversity and to lead the national project. "La Paz must find its strength again in its diversity and rise decisively as the conductor of the great national project because transforming the homeland means moving forward together, integrating every corner of our territory with strength," he stated. He also urged departmental and municipal administrations to unite for the development of La Paz and the country, invoking the Illimani mountain and the legacy of heroes to guide a path of rebirth.