On 27 November 1929 it was renamed to "Paso de los Toros" and its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 8.523. On 1 July 1953, its status was further elevated to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 11.952.
On November 27, 1929, it was renamed "Paso de los Toros," and its designation as a town was formalized by Act No. 8.523.  In July 1953, the status of the location was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) through Act No. 11.952.