Overview

• The government’s official X account posted a video hailing Cristóbal Colón as the start of “progress and civilization” and describing pre‑Columbian practices as signs of “barbarism”.
• Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof said the province will continue using “Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural”, contrasting with national rhetoric and echoing the 2010 decree.
• Historians and commentators criticized the spot’s framing, with Roy Hora calling the messaging simplistic and “insulting”.
• No legal change has been made to the holiday’s name; Decree 1584/2010 remains in force, and Resolution 139/2025 moved this year’s observance to Friday, Oct. 10 for tourism.
• Regionally, Mexico has recognized Oct. 12 as “Día de la Nación Pluricultural” since 2020, and the SEP confirmed there will be regular classes on Monday, Oct. 13.