A historian explained how San Martín thought and why he was much more than a military man: “No one crosses the Andes without strong political positions.”

On Monday, August 17, Argentina observed a national holiday commemorating the 176th anniversary of the death of General José de San Martín, who passed away in France in 1850. Known as the Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín, the date marks the remembrance of the country's Liberator.

In the context of the anniversary, a historian highlighted San Martín's political mindset, emphasizing that he was much more than a military figure. The expert noted that undertaking a feat such as crossing the Andes requires strong political positions.