During his speech at the Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary in Junín, the Commander General of the Peruvian Army, Cesar Augusto Briceño Valdivia, highlighted the importance of the date and the role of the region in history.
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“Junín is the unanimous decision of the peoples of America to go through their history in sovereignty. Junín is the symbol of the consolidation of a new Republic with its hopes and faith in the future. Junín represents the honor, the courage and the poise of the Peruvians in the face of difficulties. Three centuries of domination was what these patriots were willing to cut off with their swords, for which before any battle they would have to give up their comforts, the warmth of their family and in many cases give up their own lives.” he pointed.
He said that, although the chronicle of the feat that took place in Junín states that the victory was achieved in 45 minutes, in reality it was the culmination of long days of struggle over 14 years.
He also highlighted the decision and sacrifice of Major José Andrés Razuri, who called upon all his poise and experience in combat, but also his audacity, natural courage and common sense, when he took advantage of a glimpse of advantage to contradict the orders he had received and launch the cavalry into the attack.
Finally, he highlighted the role of the hussars, the montoneros who fought the royalist army with sabres. “Freedom is the most precious and just good and the only one that allows us to see the destiny at the height of our desires,” ended.
