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San Salvador de Jujuy Marks Éxodo Jujeño With 70th Marcha Evocativa and Symbolic Burning

The commemoration featured the reading of Belgrano’s bando at Puente Gorriti, with central ceremonies continuing today in Alto Comedero.

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         Manuel Belgrano y el pueblo jujeño eligieron el sacrificio antes que la rendición: su éxodo fue clave para la independencia sudamericana. Foto: Gentileza
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Overview

  • The Marcha Evocativa took place on August 22 through the city center, culminating at Puente Gorriti with the reading of Belgrano’s bando and a symbolic burning on the Río Xibi Xibi bed.
  • The 70th edition was led by the Asociación Gaucha Jujeña “Éxodo Jujeño,” which is also marking its 80th institutional anniversary, according to organizers.
  • Municipal authorities implemented traffic closures from 17:00 and rerouted public transport to manage crowds and ensure safety during the event.
  • Local reporting described a large turnout, citing more than 10,000 participants, and noted attendance by Governor Carlos Sadir, Mayor Raúl Jorge and other officials.
  • The program continues on August 23 with a completed morning protocol act and a civic‑military‑gaucho parade scheduled on Avenida Forestal in Alto Comedero, with invited groups from Salta, Tucumán and Tarija, Bolivia.