Flag of Salta the coat of arms of the province, the traditional colors of the poncho of Salta (similar to the "Infernales" led by Martín Miguel de Güemes) arranged in a horizontal band representing the 23 departments by stars like the gaucho spur called the "Nazarene". The flag of Salta was established by Law No. 6946 in 1996, after the contest that called for designs was won by the students in the 7th "A" School Nicolás Avellaneda. Flag of Salta October 8 marks the day of the flag of Salta, Argentina, in recognition of the creation of the province in 1814, when Gervasio
History of Rosario the stream to avoid future problems of the kind. Hyperinflation (over 3,000%) caused an economic collapse of the country in 1989. In Rosario, protests against the price rises and lack of supplies, coupled with general social discontent and the influence of extremist elements, ended up in riots and looting to supermarkets and other businesses, which then spread to other large cities. Between 26 May and 29 May police repression officially caused 14 casualties in Rosario. President Alfonsín declared a state of emergency ("estado de sitio"), suspending constitutional guarantees, and on 12 June he resigned, leaving office in the hands of