Peru: Presidency commemorates 202nd Battle of Junin anniversary, honors brave horsemen

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August 6, 2026

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Peru: Presidency commemorates 202nd Battle of Junin anniversary, honors brave horsemen

On the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of Junin, one of the decisive military engagements in the independence process of Peru and South America, the Presidency of the Republic paid tribute to the brave horsemen who, on Pampa of Junin, wrote a defining chapter in Peruvian history.

“Because on that August 6, 1824, the courage of our horsemen paved the way to Ayacucho and reminded us that Peru’s freedom was won through bravery, unity, and love for the homeland,” the Presidential Office stated in a message posted on social media.

La patria se hizo a caballo ????

A 202 años de la Batalla de Junín, honramos a los valientes jinetes que, en la pampa, escribieron una página decisiva de nuestra independencia.

Porque aquel 6 de agosto de 1824, el coraje de nuestros hombres a caballo abrió el camino hacia… pic.twitter.com/WRir64tmwZ

— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) August 6, 2026The Ministry of Defense (Mindef) also joined the commemoration of the military campaign heroes and paid tribute to the Peruvian Army’s Cavalry Branch.

“Their legacy of courage and patriotism continues to inspire service to the nation,” it added.

?????? Conmemoramos los 202 años de la Batalla de Junín y saludamos al Arma de Caballería del Ejército del Perú.

Su legado de valor y patriotismo sigue inspirando el servicio a la Nación. ???? pic.twitter.com/rtlpX5Fssi

— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 6, 2026Similarly, the Congress of the Republic underscored that the Battle of Junin was “a key event in the consolidation of Peru’s independence.”

In that regard, it paid tribute “to those who fought for our nation’s liberty, and we remember their historic legacy.”

Hoy conmemoramos el 202.° aniversario de la Batalla de Junín, un hecho clave en la consolidación de la independencia del Perú. ???? En esta fecha, rendimos homenaje a quienes lucharon por la libertad de nuestra nación y recordamos su legado histórico. pic.twitter.com/FVSzbarhWk

— Congreso del Perú ???? (@congresoperu) August 6, 2026

???? Hace más de 200 años, una batalla marcó el rumbo de nuestra independencia.
En la conmemoración de la Batalla de Junín, conoce la historia detrás de los Húsares y el legado que perdura hasta hoy. pic.twitter.com/OgRVqxdmAN

— Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros (@pcmperu) August 6, 2026

It should be noted that since 2022, August 6 has been an official national holiday under Law No. 31530.

The law mandates its observance in both the public and private sectors, with private-sector employees required to coordinate with their employer in advance.

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Publicado: 6/8/2026

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