What happened on a day like today? He December 29th It focuses on significant historical, political and social events in Peru. In 1730 there was an uprising of Alejo Calatayud In Cochabamba he expressed the general rejection of the mita and colonial abuses.
In 1820 Trujillo proclaimed his independenceanticipating the national emancipation process. In 1958 the Peruvian Society of OphthalmologyKeys to the scientific development of visual health.
In 1993 the current Political constitutionBasis of the applicable legal system. In 2001 the Mesa Redonda Fire It left one of the country’s greatest urban tragedies and marked a before and after in safety standards.
The uprising was led by Alejo Calatayud One of the most important revolts of the 18th century against the colonial order took place in Cochabamba. Led by a mestizo silversmith, brought together mestizos, indigenous people, criollos and clergy affected by the tax increase and the forced expansion of the mita.
The movement took over the city, freed prisoners and challenged the authorities under the slogan Loyalty to the king and rejection of bad government.
Although he received initial acceptance, he was severely repressed. Calatayud and his followers were executed in 1731 and left the country an early precedent of anti-colonial resistance.
He December 29, 1820Trujillo proclaimed its independence from Spanish rule, becoming the first Peruvian city to carry out this formal act as part of its mayoralty. Under the leadership of the mayor José Bernardo de Torre TagleAt an open city meeting in the Plaza de Armas, it was agreed to declare the political freedom of the city and the areas under its control.
This fact preceded Lima’s independence in July 1821 and mobilized other northern provinces to declare their freedom.
The historical document documenting this act is known as “Red Book”contains the swearing-in document, which was later ratified in January 1821 and became a national heritage of great historical value.
The Peruvian Society of Ophthalmology It was founded on December 29, 1958 as an institution with the aim of bringing together visual health specialists in the country. Since its founding, it has promoted the scientific progress of ophthalmology by organizing conferences, courses and academic chapters.
Its organizing committee, chaired by Dr. Fortunato Trujillodrafted the statutes that shaped the company. The chosen emblem, the Eye of the Lanzón de Chavín, symbolizes its identity.
In 1959, formal activity began with the first board of directors. Today it is a national reference in Education, research and medical updates.
The Political constitution of Peru from 1993 It is the supreme law that organizes and regulates the Peruvian state.
It was written by Democratic Constituent Congress adopted after a deep political crisis and in a national referendum to replace the previous 1979 charter; was announced on December 29, 1993and came into force on January 1, 1994.
Determines the structure of government, fundamental rights and the social market economy. Introduce mechanisms such as a referendum for reform and a unicameral congress. Over the decades, it has been reformed several times, retaining its role as the basis of the country’s legal and political order.
He December 29, 2001a devastating fire in Round table– a commercial area in the center of Lima – was created after the ignition of informally sold fireworks, which triggered a chain reaction in the accumulated pyrotechnic material.
The incident, considered the deadliest involving festive fireworks, claimed hundreds of lives and left scores injured, with official figures at more than 100% the 277 dead and estimates that further increase this number due to missing persons and unidentified remains.
The fire spread quickly through narrow streets, Trapping sellers and customers. The disaster exposed safety deficiencies and led to changes in fireworks and commerce regulations in the Mesa Redonda area.
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