Today, October 12th, marks Columbus Day, a date that commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in America in 1492. This event marked the beginning of a historical process that profoundly transformed both sides of the ocean, ushering in a new era of cultural, linguistic, economic, and human exchange between Europe and America.

With the arrival of Columbus' expedition on the island of Guanahani, the first sustained contact was established between two worlds that had been separated until then. Beyond a sea voyage, Columbus' arrival represented a global paradigm shift. Columbus, as a symbol of expansion and progress, reminds us of the human capacity to overcome the unknown and seek new opportunities for development and civilization.

Columbus Day invites us to reflect that without roots there is no future. It is a date that symbolizes the progress of humanity and Western civilization on our continent.