Overview
- The reenactment at Paseo del Bicentenario, which took place Saturday, saw an operational cannon loaded with blank (fogueo) ammunition unexpectedly discharge during a live demonstration.
- The blast blew the operator's hat off and spun him from the force, but no participants or spectators suffered serious injuries and the program continued after organizers checked on those nearby.
- Local officials framed the day as a family event in social posts, and video of the incident circulated widely on social media and was picked up by national outlets.
- Coverage noted a mismatch with historical sources that say the 1856 Battle of Villamayor did not include artillery, raising questions about the use of real weapons in historically informed reenactments.
- The episode underscores immediate safety concerns around firing operational historic ordnance in public and could prompt organizers to tighten handling rules, training, or use of inert props even though no formal investigation has been reported.