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What October 12 Is Called in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and More — Why None of Them Call It "Día De La Raza"

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Five Latin American nations renamed October 12 but chose different names. Here's what each country changed, why it matters, and what the debate still means today.

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For more than a century this day is a national holiday and this 2026, falls Monday, which will result in a long weekend

·Vicente López, Argentina
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This year the government of Javier Milei again uses the traditional name “Day of the Race” to commemorate the holiday of October 12.

While the official calendar of 2026 uses the name "Día de la Raza", the current legislation retains the name "Día del Respecto a la Diversidad Cultural", adopted in 2010.

Every 12th day in October, great parti di Latino America y Caribe ta remeña e yergada di Cristobal Colon na e continenta Americano na aña 1492. Traditionally known as “Day of... The post Awe ta Dia di Resistencia Indigena I also knew as Day of Race appeared first on 24ora - Prome Den Noticia.

The commemoration seeks to recognize the multicultural richness of the country and to reclaim the memory of indigenous peoples and people of African descent.

·Bogotá, Colombia
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MisionesOnline broke the news on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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