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[CULTURE] · Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Chile · 14 sources

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International Day of Rural Women honored in multiple countries

Various regions across Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile held events to commemorate the International Day of Rural Women, honoring their contributions to agriculture, culture, and community stability.

In Spain, ceremonies took place in La Roda and Monesterio to recognize women's roles in rural development. In Durango, a photographic exhibition titled ‘Lana, Lurra, Bizitza’ highlighted the historical labor of women in the countryside between 1910 and 1960. Additionally, the Axarquía region honored 35 women for their social and agricultural legacies.

In Argentina, the Buenos Aires Chamber of Deputies recognized several women, including painter Malena Berrueta, for preserving rural identity and traditions.

In Mexico, the municipality of Silao held an encounter to acknowledge women's impact on the family economy and community life. Similarly, in Baja California Sur, the Third State Meeting of Rural Women focused on the economic and cultural impact of women in coastal and mountain communities.

In Chile, the Tarapacá region organized collaborative work sessions to strengthen the participation of rural women in local governance and food security, aiming to foster territorial organization and access to public services.

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Baja California Sur · Emiliano García-Page · International Day of Rural Women · Malena Berrueta · Melanie Murillo · Patricia Imelda López Navarro · SEDIF BCS · Silao

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