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Dia de la Raza, Descubrimiento de América, Columbus Day
October 12, 2014
October 12 – Dia de la Raza, Descubrimiento de América, Columbus Day
As in the United States, Columbus Day commemorates the discovery of the Americas in 1492 by the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus.
Civic Holiday: Like statutory holidays, these are observed nationally. But, unlike statutory holidays, it is not mandatory to provide employees with a paid day off or holiday pay.
Above right: A stamp printed in Cuba dedicated to Latin American history shows three ships stopping at Canary Islands. Stamp circa 1992. Photo: www.bigstockphoto.com by Neftali.
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