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.
00:00Bolivian President Luis Arce unveiled the monument to Juana Azurduy de Padilla in Sucris, May 25th Square, as part of the commemorative events for Bolivia's Bicentennial.
00:09In his speech, the national leader said that Juana Azurduy de Padilla symbolizes today's struggles for freedom, equality, social justice, and women's empowerment.
00:19Arce hoped that the monument would inspire girls and young women to dream, to fight for their rights, and to know that they are part of a history that is still being written.
00:29In this sense, the head of state highlighted the importance of paying tribute to the country's heroes in this way.
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