OCTOBER 1, 2025 — The Municipality of Santa Fe, Argentina, has officially approved a revised design of its capital city flag, reports El Litoral.
The decision, signed by Mayor Juan Pablo Poletti, finalizes the adaptation of the proposal originally selected in a public competition and gives the emblem new technical and ceremonial specifications.
The initial design, chosen in 2024 during the city’s 451st anniversary, was created by Jeremías Martínez De Mattia, who participated under the pseudonym “Guardián del Colgante.” His proposal had been praised by the jury for its balance between symbolism and clarity, featuring colours inspired by Argentina’s national flag and representing natural and historical elements key to Santa Fe’s identity.
Among them were the Paraná and Salado rivers, the Setúbal Lagoon, the values of peace and integration, the iconic Colgante Bridge framed by laurels, and at its base, the representation of Argentina’s Constitution, underlining Santa Fe’s role as the birthplace of the National Constitution.
The decree highlights, however, that the winning design underwent a process of technical review. As a result of these refinements, changes include a modified depiction of the Colgante Bridge, a reduced blue stripe symbolizing local waterways, added details to the Constitution book, and smaller laurel branches.
Image: El Litoral, Diario Uno Santa Fe
