What happened a day like today? On May 2 in Peru the 1866 Callao Combatconfrontation between Peruvian and Spanish forces, national resistance symbol where he died heroically José Gálvez.
The Police women’s Dayin recognition of his role since 1956. On this date the journalist was born Cecilia ValenzuelaReferent of Peruvian political journalism.
Internationally, the world Bullying Dayto raise awareness about bullying, and World Tuna Daypromoted by the UN to highlight the need to preserve this key species for food security and economy.
Callao’s fightoccurred on May 2, 1866, was a naval confrontation between the Spanish squad, commanded by the Admiral Casto Méndez Núñezand the Peruvian defenses of Puerto del Callao, led by Mariano Ignacio Prado.
This combat is registered in the Hispanic-Sudamerican War And he had an undecided result, with both parties claiming victory. The Spanish forces had a armored frigate, five propellers and a propeller corvette, while the Peruvians had two monitors, three vapors and 69 cannons.
The casualties were significant on both sides, and the combat is remembered in Peru as a national resistance symbol.
José Gálvez egúsquiza He was born in Cajamarca on March 17, 1819. He studied Law at the National University of San Marcos, titling in 1845. He exercised as a lawyer in Cerro de Pasco and Tarma, and then was a professor and director of the Guadalupe school, where he promoted liberal ideas.
Participated in the 1854 liberal revolution led by Ramón Castilla and presided over the National Convention that drafted the liberal constitution of 1856. during the government of Mariano Ignacio Prado, he was Minister of War and Navy.
Heroically died on May 2, 1866 in the Callao fightdefending the port of the Spanish attack, becoming a symbol of American independence.
Cecilia del Pilar Valenzuela Valencia (Arequipa, 1964) is an outstanding Peruvian journalist, lawyer and columnist. He studied Law at the National University of San Agustín and Literature at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
-He started his career in magazines such as Yeah y Grimacesand was a correspondent for the Spanish newspaper ABC. On television, he led programs such as Without censorship, Between the lines y The indiscreet windowthe latter known for his investigations on corruption during the government of Alejandro Toledo.
In 1993, he received the Valentine’s prize in journalism for a report on human rights violations. Since 2018, he directs Peru 21, consolidating himself as an influential figure in Peruvian political journalism.
Police Women’s Day in Peru It is celebrated every May 2 to recognize the fundamental role of women in the National Police of Peru (PNP). This commemoration was formalized in April 2006 through the Director Resolution No. 868-2006-DIRGEN PNP.
Female participation in the Peruvian police began in 1956, when 40 women entered the then Research and Surveillance Corps. Initially, they performed administrative and protection functions of minors. Over time, police women have assumed roles in various areas, including traffic, rescue and specialized units.
Outstanding figures like Rosa Hidalgo Sernafirst woman to reach the rank of colonel of weapons, and Verónica Gargate CoaguilaNCO that saved an old man during a fire, exemplify the commitment and courage of women in the PNP.
He World Age Day It is commemorated every May 2 to raise awareness about bullying and promote safe and respectful school environments.
Established in 2013 by more than 3,000 associations and NGOs, seeks to prevent physical and psychological harassment which affects millions of students worldwide.
Bullying can manifest through teasing, exclusion, threats or physical aggressionsnegatively impacting the mental health and academic performance of the victims. The responsibility of eradicating it lies throughout the educational community, promoting empathy, inclusion and peaceful coexistence.
May 2 is celebrated World Tuna Dayestablished by the UN in 2016 to raise awareness about the importance of this species in food security and the global economy.
The tuna represents 20% of the value of maritime fishing and more than 8% of world marketed sea products. However, overfishing has led to 33% of tuna populations are at biologically unsustainable levels.
This day seeks to promote sustainable fishing practices and highlight the role of tuna in human nutrition, since he is rich in Omega-3proteins and vitamin B12.
