December 28th is Rio Branco's birthday
December 28th is Rio Branco's birthday, and celebrates the founding of the city of Rio Branco, the capital of the state of Acre, Brazil. The city of Rio Branco was founded on August 5, 1882, under the name Boca do Acre. At the time, it was a small village on the banks of the Acre River, and its foundation was promoted by the state government, as part of the expansion and territorial organization of the region. The name "Rio Branco" was given in honor of the Baron of Rio Branco, José Maria da Silva Paranhos Júnior, one of the greatest Brazilian diplomats and responsible for important border negotiations in Brazil, particularly in Acre, which helped define the region of the state .
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