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Miami-Dade County, in the state of Florida, United States, approved naming one of its streets ‘Álvaro Uribe Way’ in honor of former president and former senator Álvaro Uribe Vélez.
It’s about the 117 St Avenue, which will now be known as’Álvaro Uribe Way‘, as approved by that county.
Through Google Maps you can walk the avenue that bears the name of the former Colombian president.
The decision, endorsed by several Miami-Date County legislators, was celebrated in Colombia.
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So did the representative to the House Juan David Velez, who confirmed and celebrated the news.
“Thanks to Miami-Date County for the recognition of the Great Colombian Álvaro Uribe Vélez”Velez said on Twitter.
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The 117 avenue will bear the name of ‘Álvaro Uribe Way‘ between the streets 24 and 40.
This Miami road is located near the Kendall, a population with a high presence of Colombians also known as “little Colombia”.
Image: Section of 117 St avenue, now ‘Álvaro Uribe Way’, taken from Google Maps.
