Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel made the call on Tuesday morning, March 22nd, in front of the president’s office
The president of Chapala, Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel, and local deputy, María Dolores López Jara offered a floral arrangement at the “Benemérito de las Américas” Credit: Jazmín Stengel
Editor (Chapala).– Chapala President Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curie called for citizens to unify in the municipality and leave divisions behind during the commemoration of the 216th anniversary of Benito Juárez’s birthday
«May the framework of this celebration for the 216th anniversary of the birth of Benito Juarez, be the perfect reason to overcome harsh divisions, and unite in favor of Chapala and Chapala residents.» Aguirre told the citizens, adding that, «The example of Benito Juarez should remind us of the principles of democracy, equality, tolerance, and respect – indispensable foundations of the rule of law of any nation.» At the event, students from the Eugenio Zúñiga elementary school provided a short history of the life of Benito Juarez, also known as “Benemérito de las Américas” or “deserving of the Americas’ praise.” Valentín Gómez Farías highlighted Juarez’s history of public service including: the governorship of Oaxaca, magistrate of the Supreme Court of the Nation. As president of Mexico, he is credited with major legal reforms.
Translated by Amy Esperanto
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