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20 de diciembre

Also spelled: día de duelo nacional

Definition

The anniversary of the 1989 invasion, declared a national day of mourning. It is not a celebration: it is a day of remembrance for the victims, especially those of El Chorrillo, and its recognition took decades to arrive.

Example

On 20 December there are remembrance events in El Chorrillo.El 20 de diciembre hay actos de recordación en El Chorrillo.

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Where it is used: nationwide
Currency: in use today

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