{"id":970430,"date":"2026-07-31T03:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T03:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/970430\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T03:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T03:24:18","slug":"cook-county-treasurer-maria-pappas-celebrates-columbian-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/970430\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a Colombian Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the Treasurer\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n

The event was attended by Consul General Diego Alexander Angulo Mart\u00ednez of the Consulate of Colombia in Chicago.<\/p>\n

The event recognized the rich history, culture, and lasting contributions of Chicago\u2019s vibrant Colombian community. Colombian Independence Day commemorates July 20, 1810, marking the beginning of Colombia\u2019s movement toward independence from Spanish rule. <\/p>\n

In Chicago\u2014home to one of the largest Colombian communities in the United States\u2014the annual celebration highlights the community\u2019s rich cultural heritage and its many contributions to the city\u2019s civic, business, educational, and cultural life.<\/p>\n

\"CookCook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Colombian Independence Day with Colombian American community leaders<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate Colombian Independence Day, we also celebrate the individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication make our communities stronger,\u201d said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir achievements reflect the values of hard work, resilience, and community that enrich Cook County every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Treasurer Pappas presented Certificates of Excellence to distinguished members of the Colombian community whose accomplishments have made a lasting impact across Cook County.<\/p>\n


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