Guerrero celebrates 175th anniversary of statehood

Authorities in Guerrero, Mexico, held ceremonies to commemorate the anniversary of the state's establishment. On October 27, 1849, the General Congress formally declared the constitution of the State of Guerrero, named in honor of independence hero Vicente Guerrero Saldaña.

In Chilpancingo, Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda led the raising of the state banner at the Casa del Pueblo, joined by civil and military authorities. Salgado Pineda emphasized that the state's formation allowed its people to make independent decisions regarding their future and highlighted the importance of historical identity in driving social justice.

In Marquelia, municipal authorities, including Mayor Javier Tacuba Salas, participated in civic honors organized by the local Department of Education, Culture, and Recreation. The event included students and staff from the Irais Rivera Garibay Urban Morning Primary School, who led the ceremony and the singing of the Anthem to Guerrero.