Día de la Bandera: El origen histórico y el mito del Combate de la Concepción | Sonar Global

In this episode of Sonar Global, Pablo Aranzaes speaks with Professor Gonzalo Peralta about the historical background of July 9th in Chile, the date on which Flag Day and the Battle of La Concepción are commemorated. Professor Peralta demystifies the official narratives of the War of the Pacific, analyzes the brutality of the campaign in the Peruvian highlands, and explains how this tragic military episode was used as a "symbolic device" by various governments, from Ramón Barros Luco to the military dictatorship, highlighting the political impact of the controversial Chacarillas ceremony in 1977. A profound, analytical, and unfiltered look at the construction of national traditions in Chile. 👉 Subscribe to our channel and don't miss more in-depth analysis. 👉 Subscribe to our channel and don't miss more in-depth analysis. 🌐 Learn more at www.sonarfm.cl 📲 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @sonarfm Twitter: @sonarfm TikTok: SonarFM #SonarGlobal #FlagDay #BattleOfLaConcepción #ChileanHistory #GonzaloPeralta #WarOfThePacific