Mercedes in Corrientes, Argentina, Commemorates Its Flag Day

APRIL 6, 2025 — Mercedes, a city in the province of Corrientes, Argentina, celebrated its Flag Day yesterday, according to Diario 1588, honoring both the city’s emblem and its creator, Gabriel “Cani” Zárate. The event, organized by the Municipal Government through the Directorate of Culture and the Secretariat of Government, highlighted the legacy of Zárate,…

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Vexillolgist Recognized for the Gaucho Flag Design

DECEMBER 19, 2024 — Vexillolgist Silvio Fernández received official recognition this Wednesday from the Alta Gracia City Council in Argentina for his creation of the Folkclórica Gaucha flag, a symbol aimed at preserving and representing gaucho culture, Periodismo Mi Valle and AG Noticias report. The design of the flag was initiated following requests from various…

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Colombian President Defends Legitimacy of the M-19 Flag Amid Controversy

DECEMBER 18, 2024 — Colombian President Gustavo Petro took to X yesterday to defend his display of the M-19 flag at various public events, Zona Cero reported. Petro asserted its legal and symbolic significance rooted in Colombia’s peace process. His defense comes after criticism from former Justice Minister Yesid Reyes who argue that using the…

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Los Chañaritos Unveils Winning Design for New Town Flag

DECEMBER 12, 2024 — The town of Los Chañaritos, located in Argentina’s Río Segundo department, has revealed the design for its new flag, the Córdoba Interior Informa reports. The decision follows a community-wide contest involving participation from local institutions and residents. The winning design features three horizontal stripes in green, white, and yellow. The colors…

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Sanagasta Department in Argentina Unveils Its First Flag in Historic Ceremony

DECEMBER 10, 2024 — Sanagasta Department in Argentina has adopted its first official flag, reports the Nueva Rioja. Intendente Federico Sbiroli presented the new departmental flag on Monday at 19:30 in a ceremony held at the municipal esplanade. The event was attended by local residents, authorities, and community representatives. Today, at 8:00 a.m., the flag…

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