09/07/2026 12:41 - Actualidad
On July 9, 2026, Argentina celebrated the 210th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an emotional ceremony at the historic Casa de Tucumán. For international readers, this is the iconic building where, in 1816, Argentine congressmen formally declared independence from the Spanish Crown. President Javier Milei arrived at the venue accompanied by the Secretary General of the Presidency, Karina Milei, and was received by the Governor of Tucumán, Osvaldo Jaldo, with whom he presided over the ceremony.
Among the officials present was the Governor of Santiago del Estero province, Elías Suárez, who participated in the traditional institutional photograph and the vigil alongside 13 other governors. The ceremony included the singing of the Argentine National Anthem and a nationally broadcasted speech by the President, where he insisted on the need to ratify the Pact of Mayo (a proposed fiscal and political agreement between the national government and the provinces) to “take the boot off the neck of the provinces.”
In an interview with Infobae en Vivo, Governor Elías Suárez praised the President's message and took the opportunity to demand effective federalism. “We have always demanded and expressed the need for federalism. But a federalism that has to do with recognizing that the provinces are federal entities, but also that this is transmitted through concrete issues,” the governor stated.
Suárez emphasized the importance of the National Government fulfilling its obligations regarding resources and infrastructure, especially in a challenging economic context. “In very difficult years like this one, where domestic consumption has fallen and shared federal revenues are scarce, we often claim the role that corresponds to the Nation to assist the province,” he explained, mentioning the need for financing for road maintenance and growth projects.
The governor also highlighted his province's budgetary balance, maintained for 20 years through the Frente Cívico (Civic Front), mentioning that they had to take charge of 3,570 housing units from a national program to prevent their deterioration. Regarding the possible elimination of the PASO (Open, Simultaneous, and Mandatory Primaries), Suárez defended citizen participation: “All social participation helps to order and organize political sectors facing an election.”
The celebration was not solely institutional. Locals and tourists filled Plaza Independencia to experience a day full of music, tradition, and community. From 2:30 PM, more than 60,000 people enjoyed an artistic lineup that brought together prominent national acts and local talent.
Governor Osvaldo Jaldo, along with his wife Ana María Grillo and provincial officials, were part of the audience that cheered on the artists. The main stage hosted Filito, Las Ídolas del K-Pop, Avelinos 3G, Coqui Sosa, and Cecilia Paliza, culminating with major figures like Sergio Galleguillo, El Chaqueño Palavecino, and La Beriso.
“It is an honor for me to make the people of Tucumán laugh. I know what families, adults, and children like, without using bad words,” expressed comedian Filito happily after his show.
Vice President Victoria Villarruel also participated in the Tucumán event, attending for the first time since the beginning of her term. At the closing, she hinted at her intentions for 2027: “I would like to be the person who serves the Argentines.”
Later, the traditional Te Deum took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral, where the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge García Cuerva, called for building bridges and leaving behind “political pettiness.” On the international front, the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, congratulated Argentina on July 9th and defined the country as an “indispensable partner” under Milei's leadership, highlighting bilateral cooperation in areas such as critical minerals and civil nuclear energy.
It was a July 9th that combined respect for history with popular joy and constructive dialogue about the country's federal future.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
