On Sunday, February 23, the Indigenous Community Punta Querandí commemorated a new anniversary of the beginning of the camp, which marked the first resistance against attempts to erase the sacred and archaeological territory by real estate businessman Jorge O'Reilly at the border of Tigre and Escobar.
In a context of denial of rights by the National Government, the Indigenous Community Punta Querandí called to reaffirm that organization and patience in the resistance guided by the spirits of the ancestors are fundamental to achieving results in the struggles.
The celebratory day included the participation of visitors who enjoyed a welcome and a water ceremony in the morning. The event continued with a shared lunch and a music festival, which included the intervention of speakers linked to the community's struggles. Various artists, such as Alba Llalec, Cheuke Pu Lof, Savia Ancestral, De Tanto Lejos, and El Mono, joined the celebration with their music.
Andean dances from Bolivia and traditional dances from Paraguay were also presented. A fair featuring products from the Union of Indigenous Peoples was held, along with an exhibition at the Autonomous Museum of Indigenous Management, which houses archaeological pieces and documents specialized in indigenous peoples.
Despite the adverse situation following the elimination of the National Registry of Indigenous Communities and the suppression by Decree of the Law of Territorial Emergency, the Indigenous Community Punta Querandí continues to work on educational, environmental, and productive projects to strengthen its territory and identity. Since the first resistance in 2010, the community has achieved significant progress in the protection of Punta Querandí and the revitalization of its culture.
Punta Querandí is located at the border of Tigre and Escobar, in the Province of Buenos Aires. The community fights to preserve its ancestral territory, which has been threatened by real estate projects and the destruction of wetlands. The celebration of the anniversary of their camp is a reminder of indigenous resistance and the importance of protecting cultural and environmental diversity in the region.
