The Chamber of Deputies opened a bust in tribute to the leader of the Antiapartheid Resistance and then president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, In addition to winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
The ceremony was attended by several parliamentarians, among them the vice president of the Chamber, Eric Aedo, in addition to the South African ambassador, George Monyemangene, and his peers Palestine, Libya and Algeria.
“South Africa and Mandela's democratic commitment must be immortalized in this parliament for the unquestionable legacy that surpassed borders calling for dialogue and peace. His life and work do not leave anyone indifferent., With humility and conviction he defended his people, becoming an immortal symbol of perseverance and the defense of human rights”, said the deputy president of the Chilean-South African Friendship Group, Claudia Mix.
The parliamentarian emphasized that “Having Nelson Mandela in this Corporation is an honor and a reminder that there is still much to do, since we are responsible for maintaining his legacy and continuing the work to eradicate racism, segregation and intolerance, promoting peace and respect among human beings”.
Also known as Madiba, his name in Xhosa -his ethnicity-, was president of South Africa 1994 Y 1999 after winning the first universal elections in the country after apartheid, the racist policy that separated the black majority from the white minority in the broadest social considerations.
He fought against apartheid from his youth and was imprisoned for 27 years to be released in 1990, an event that was followed live around the world.
He died 5 from December to 2013 to the 95 years after suffering a prolonged respiratory infection. At that time he was considered the father of the country in South Africa and his funeral was very massive..
Such is its importance that from 2010, each 18 of July is commemorated in the world Nelson Mandela International Day to remember his legacy.
