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Central American Torch independence celebrations

Overview

The Central American Torch of Peace, Liberty, and Democracy is traveling through the isthmus to commemorate the 205th anniversary of national independence.

The journey began with the torch entering El Salvador from Guatemala via the El Jobo bridge. Following an official handover between education officials, students carried the flame through various Salvadoran communities. The procession continued into Honduras after being handed over by Salvadoran authorities at the El Amatillo border. In Honduras, the torch was transported by students, teachers, and local authorities through several departments, including Valle and Francisco Morazán, with the military tasked with guarding the flame.

After passing through the Central District and Tegucigalpa, where it was received by municipal authorities and the Armed Forces, the torch officially entered Nicaragua through the Las Manos border crossing in the Nueva Segovia department on September 10. The handover ceremony involved education ministers from both Honduras and Nicaragua, alongside students recognized for academic and athletic excellence.

The torch is currently being carried by high-achieving students and athletes across various Nicaraguan departments, including Nueva Segovia, Madriz, Estelí, Matagalpa, and Managua. The symbolic flame is scheduled to be officially handed over to Costa Rican authorities at the Peñas Blancas border crossing on September 13.

Entities

Honduran armed forces · Ministry of Education of Honduras · Tegucigalpa · El Salvador · Ministry of Education of Nicaragua

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Central American Torch travels through Honduras and Nicaragua

    The Central American Torch of Peace, Liberty, and Democracy is touring Honduras and Nicaragua to celebrate regional independence, with the route scheduled to reach Costa Rica on September 13.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Central American Torch enters El Salvador from Guatemala

    The Central American Torch of Peace and Liberty has entered El Salvador from Guatemala, beginning a national tour to commemorate independence and symbolize regional unity.

Sources

canal4.com.ni · croniosv.com · dinero.com.sv · extradigital.hn · hch.tv · radio580.com.ni · radiosegovia.net · schwimmer.de · tcsahora.com · telenorte.info

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