Bolivian pres. Luis Arce unveils monument to Juana Azurduy for bicentennial

Bolivian President Luis Arce unveiled the monument to Juana Azurduy de Padilla in Sucre’s May 25 Square as part of the commemorative events for Bolivia’s bicentennial. In his speech, the national leader stated that Juana Azurduy de Padilla symbolizes today’s struggles for freedom, equality, social justice, and women’s empowerment. Arce expressed hope that the monument would inspire girls and young women to dream, to fight for their rights, and to understand that they are part of a history that is still being written.

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