Columbus Day until 2001 when it was replaced by National Heroes Day. In 1937, Cuban President Federico Laredo Brú(1936-1940) spoke to the nation and countries of America in Cuba on 12 October commemorating Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World. Federico Laredo Brú spoke about Columbus' impact on the land and the future of its settlement. He ended his speech with venerating Christopher Columbus' efforts to colonize and establish settlements along the new front and the pride of ones nation. He added "Por mi raza hablo mi espiritu," which translates to "For my race my spirit called," in order to support the
Elections in Chile Elections in Chile Chile holds nationwide presidential, parliamentary, regional and municipal elections. The electoral process is supervised by the Electoral Service ("Servicio Electoral"), which is independent from the government. Winners are officially proclaimed by the Election Examining Tribunal ("Tribunal Calificador de Elecciones"), which is composed of four members of Chile's Supreme Court and one former legislator chosen by the Court. All citizens of Chile as well as foreigners residing legally in Chile for at least five years, who are at least 18 years of age on the day of the election, are eligible to vote. Enrollment in Chile is automatic