Belén commemorates 219th anniversary of Pedro Pascasio Martínez Rojas' birth

The municipality of Belén held a commemoration to mark the 219th anniversary of the birth of Pedro Pascasio Martínez Rojas, a local historical figure known as the 'Niño Héroe Libertador'. The event featured a parade involving the army, police, and various educational institutions.

During the ceremony, Eduardo Malagón Bravo delivered an address synthesizing the 1819 Liberating Campaign and highlighting the role of Martínez Rojas in the Granadine victory. The event included proposals to establish a committee to prepare for the 220th anniversary next year and to extend official invitations to the President of the Republic and the Governor of Boyacá.