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117TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 326 

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Republic 

of Peru. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JULY 28, 2021 

Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. KAINE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the independence 

of the Republic of Peru. 

Whereas July 2021 marks two centuries of Peru’s independence from Spain, an occasion also referred to as ‘‘Las Fiestas Patrias’’; 

Whereas Peru’s proclamation of independence in July 1821 

marked a historical turning point at a time when countries in the hemisphere were collectively on a quest for 

independence and freedom; 

Whereas Peru’s Act of Independence was written by Manuel 

Pe ́rez de Tudela—a prominent Peruvian attorney and patriot—and took place in Lima on July 15, 1821; 

Whereas, on July 28, 1821, Jose ́ Francisco de San Martı ́n— 

an Argentine General who helped propel independence 


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movements in the region and who played a pivotal role 

in Peru’s independence—proclaimed at the Plaza de 

Armas, ‘‘Since this moment, Peru is free and independent by the general will of the people and by justice 

of their cause that God defends. Long live the Homeland! 

Long live freedom! Long live independence!’’; 

Whereas the road to Peru’s independence consisted of a long 

and arduous process, initiated decades prior through the 

various uprisings of mestizo and indigenous populations 

who protested their oppression and sought to improve 

their rights and livelihoods; 

Whereas Peru’s proclamation of independence marked the beginning of the people of Peru’s quest to establish a government committed to advancing the democratic rights 

and prosperity of its citizens; 

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations 

with Peru in 1827 and today both countries enjoy a strategic partnership based on shared democratic values and 

interests of democratic governance, the rule of law, security, economic prosperity, and human rights; 

Whereas the bonds of association and friendship between the 

peoples of the two countries have been strengthened by 

the large number of Peruvians who have migrated to the 

United States where they make significant contributions 

to both the United States and Peru; and 

Whereas Peruvians and Peruvian Americans residing in the 

United States have enriched and added to the United 

States way of life in the social, economic, and political 

arenas, and Peru’s rich identity and heritage have become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of the 

United States: Now, therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) commemorates the 200th anniversary of the 

3 independence of Peru; 

4 (2) recognizes the historical significance of 

5 Peru’s independence in the Western Hemisphere and 

6 reaffirms its commitment to supporting the people of 

7 Peru in their quest for further development, sta8 bility, and prosperity; 

9 (3) expresses support for the principles of 

10 democratic governance to which the people of Peru 

11 are committed; and 

12 (4) celebrates the contributions that Peruvians 

13 and Peruvian Americans have made in the United 

14 States. 

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