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== Symbolism == |
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The eagle represents [[Spanish colonization of the Americas|Spanish colonization]], the [[Calatrava cross]] represents [[evangelism]], the crown represents [[Monarchy of Spain|monarchy]] and the four eaglets represent four cities that were founded in that period: [[Santa Fe, Argentina|Santa Fe]], ''La Trinidad'' ('''Buenos Aires'''), [[Corrientes]] and [[Concepción del Bermejo]]. |
The eagle represents [[Spanish colonization of the Americas|Spanish colonization]], the [[Calatrava cross]] represents [[evangelism]], the crown represents [[Monarchy of Spain|monarchy]] and the four eaglets represent four cities that were founded in that period: [[Santa Fe, Argentina|Santa Fe]], ''La Trinidad'' ('''Buenos Aires'''), [[Corrientes]] and [[Concepción del Bermejo]]. |
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== Controversy == |
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This flag has been polemic and some legislators have proposed changing it, since they consider it to have a monarquic and autoritarian symbology that is vinculated to the Spanish Empire that doesn´t reflect the thoughts of the population |
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Revision as of 02:13, 12 January 2021
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The flag of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina was originally designed in 1580, but it was officially adopted on October 24, 1995. It shows the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg, as the flag has an eagle on a white background. The use of Habsburg symbols comes from Charles V of the Habsburg dynasty, who was king of Spain when Buenos Aires was originally founded in 1536. The city was eventually abandoned, but it was refounded in 1580, during the reign of Charles V's son, Philip II.[citation needed]
History
On September 28, 1995 the City council of Buenos Aires passed ordenance 49.669, which established the city flag. The ordenance went into effect with decree 1.291 on October 24, 1995.[1] The first article states that the official city flag features a white field with the shield designed in 1580 by Juan de Garay in its center. This flags features a crowned black eagle, with four eaglets and a colored cross in its right claw. The cross is known as the Calatrava cross, since it was used by the Military order of Calatrava in Spain.
Symbolism
The eagle represents Spanish colonization, the Calatrava cross represents evangelism, the crown represents monarchy and the four eaglets represent four cities that were founded in that period: Santa Fe, La Trinidad (Buenos Aires), Corrientes and Concepción del Bermejo.
Controversy
This flag has been polemic and some legislators have proposed changing it, since they consider it to have a monarquic and autoritarian symbology that is vinculated to the Spanish Empire that doesn´t reflect the thoughts of the population
References
- ^ "Bandera de La Ciudad". Buenos Aires Ciudad - Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-11-02.
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