In solemn session for the 473 years of the foundation of Loja, recognitions were delivered to doctors and institutions

The history of the foundation was highlighted by Councilor Patricio Lozano in a conference.

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Only with the presence of local authorities, this Wednesday the solemn commemorative session for the 473 years of the founding of Loja was held in the council hall.

In this event, a recognition was made to the medical staff of the Isidro Ayora hospital for their dedication and attention shown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a proclamation, celebrations for the independence and foundation of Loja begin

The vice mayor of the canton, Patricia Picoíta, presented one of the awards to Dr. Gabriela Guzmán Chávez. The work of Lorena Palacios Arrobo, Pablo Bravo Lozano, Luis Alberto Pacheco, Nixon Cañar and Carmita Morocho also stood out.

Similarly, recognitions were given to the San Agustín, San Pablo, San José clinics and the Municipal Hospital clinic; the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES); to the Caritas social ministry; the Loja Fair Corporation; to the Nature and International Culture Foundation, among other institutions.

On behalf of those who received the distinctions, Andrea Rojas thanked and highlighted everyone’s work, especially during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loja celebrates its 472 years of foundation with the placement of floral offerings and delivery of awards

The history of the foundation was highlighted by Councilor Patricio Lozano in a conference. “It is time for unity and progress, let’s take back that spirit of federal Loja to get rid of the centralism that has always done so much damage to our city,” stressed the mayor.

Before this act, the Infantry Brigade No. 7 Loja presided over the civil-military ceremony for the placement of floral offerings by representatives of the public institutions of the province and the canton. (I)

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