(30 Jul 2021) Peru's new President, Pedro Castillo, attended the National Independence Bicentenary Military Parade on Friday in Lima.
Castillo left before the end of the ceremony after being informed of strong earthquakes in northern Peru.
The celebration was held at the army headquarters a year after it was suspended due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Because of restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the ceremony was held without public attendance.
The parade was the first public activity officiated by the President after being sworn in as the highest authority of Peru.
Castillo, the Ministerial Cabinet Chief, Guido Bellido, Ministers of State and senior military officers of the three armed forces were present at the parade.
The ceremony included a minute's silence for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the first time ever, medical personnel took part in the parade.
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