Colombian President Ivan Duque presides over the military parade for the 212th anniversary of Independence of Colombia, in Bogota
BOGOTA, July 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — The traditional military parade for Colombia’s Independence Day returned Wednesday to the streets of Bogota, after a two-year absence due to COVID-19 pandemic measures.
More than 12,000 uniformed officers from the different wings of the armed forces and the Colombian National Police displayed their capabilities and weapons down the capital’s Boyaca Avenue.
The event was presided over by President Ivan Duque and marked the 212th anniversary of the independence of the South American country from Spain.
During the ceremony, outstanding generals and admirals were awarded for the period 2018-2022, in addition to a tribute to soldiers and police officers who died in the line of duty.
The celebration was complemented by an exhibition by the Colombian Air Force, whose aircraft took to the skies over Bogota. — NNN-XINHUA
