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Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the date of the Salta Argentina Temple groundbreaking has been postponed and will be held Friday, October 9, 2020.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released information regarding the groundbreaking date for the Salta Argentina Temple.

The groundbreaking was previously announced to be held Saturday, August 15, 2020. Elder BenjamĂ­n De Hoyos, South America South Area President, will preside at the event.

The event will follow local social distancing guidelines because of current COVID-19 restrictions. Attendance at the event will be by invitation only. The groundbreaking service will be broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district.

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