reaffirms its commitment to serve the Republic of Paraguay with the same dedication that inspired our heroes and with its sights set on the challenges of tomorrow. Thank you so much. These were the words of the commander of the Paraguayan Navy. Next, an invocation to God and a blessing. by the chaplain of the Paraguayan Navy, Captain Antonio Romero Jara. Our God, we give thanks to you, praising your glorious name. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. We will listen to the words from the Book of Chronicles. David said to the whole community, "Blessed are you, Lord, God of our Father Israel, forever and ever." Yours, O Lord, are the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendor, the majesty, for all that is in heaven and on earth is yours. You are king and sovereign of all. From you comes wealth and glory. You are Lord of the universe. The power and strength are in your hands. You exalt and comfort everyone. Therefore, our God, we give thanks to you, praising your glorious name. Word of God. We praise you, Lord. Prayer. Almighty and ever-faithful God the Father, who subjected man to the created world so that we might help one another through charity, deign to hear our supplications and prayers this morning, with which we implore your blessing and grace upon this inauguration ceremony of the portal of honor and naval memory, gallery of naval commanders and heroes, and strategic planning and management room, so that each of us, members of the great naval family, may recognize you as the supreme good, love one another as brothers, and respect one another with sincere hearts. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And may the blessing of Almighty God, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, descend upon each of you and remain with you forever. Our Lady Estela Maris, patron saint of the Paraguayan Navy, pray for us. We respectfully request His Excellency the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Nation, Santiago Peñapalacios, and distinguished authorities present to provide the necessary arrangements for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Right now, the ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place here at the Paraguayan Navy headquarters, with the presence of the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, who is leading the inauguration of the portal and memorial, the gallery of naval commanders and heroes, and the new planning and strategic management room here at the Paraguayan Navy headquarters. These works seek to preserve institutional memory and strengthen the strategic planning capacity of the Naval Force. When at this moment the president proceeds to the tour inside these facilities, also accompanied by the different authorities after the ribbon cutting regarding this inauguration of the portal and honor and memory the gallery of naval commanders. No, we are entering one of the halls, our activity which also corresponds, which also has to do with the works that seek to preserve the institutional memory and strengthen the strategic planning capacity of the Naval Force. At this moment, the President of the Republic, also in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, and the Minister of National Defense, Óscar González, unveiled a plaque after the ribbon cutting. Also accompanying him is Vice Admiral Cristian Rotela, commander of the Armed Forces . [applause] plaque unveiling. At this moment the tour continues through one of the galleries of these new facilities enabled here in the armed forces of the Paraguayan Navy. This is the gallery of naval heroes where the president also receives details of this new gallery, what it has to do here in the Paraguayan brotherhood, and he is touring the new facilities enabled at the headquarters of the Paraguayan Navy Command in a day that combines the preservation of history with a focus on the future of national defense and what this first stop also corresponds to the attention, first to the portal of honor and memory, a space conceived to pay tribute to those who with a vocation of service and commitment to the homeland were part of the history of the Paraguayan Navy and this site represents permanent recognition to the men and women who contributed to the strengthening of the institution throughout the years and later this visit to the gallery of commanders and naval heroes, where there are portraits and references of those who occupied the highest building of the Navy and prominent figures of Paraguayan naval history. Each image reflects a stage of institutional evolution and recalls the legacy of those who dedicated their lives to serving the country. Historical memory, which constitutes one of the pillars of the armed forces, knowing the past also allows us to understand what history dictates and to know a little more in this present environment and to project a future based on the values ​​of discipline and patriotism. The President of the Republic is entering another of the rooms. The permanent secretary minister of Codena also accompanied one of the halls, looking at the values ​​of discipline, patriotism, professionalism and commitment to national sovereignty. And this tour continues in the planning and strategic management room, a renovated environment, intended for the coordination of actions and decision-making within the Navy command. A space that incorporates better conditions for institutional work and strengthens the planning capacity of one of the branches of the Nation's Armed Forces. This inauguration of these facilities also reflects a commitment to institutional modernization without neglecting respect for the traditions and historical identity of the Paraguayan Navy. During this visit, the president, who is talking with the military authorities headed by the Navy commander, Vice Admiral Cristian José Rotela Valdés, is learning about the characteristics of each of the spaces and the contribution they will have to the functioning of the institution. The Paraguayan Navy, which plays a strategic role for the country, in addition to defending national interests on rivers and waterways, actively participates in security operations, humanitarian assistance during emergencies, logistical support, and coordinated actions with other state institutions. And with this inauguration, the institution incorporates infrastructure intended both to preserve its historical heritage and to strengthen its operational and management capabilities in a ceremony that brings together national authorities, military personnel and special guests. In this way, the president continues with this tour related to the inauguration of historical spaces here in the Paraguayan Navy. The president leads the inauguration ceremony with the presence of the commander of the Paraguayan Navy. While we await the president at this site, we also await the commander of the Paraguayan Navy. Well, in this way the President of the Republic, colleagues, fulfills his duties, along with the authorities in command, regarding the main activities of the President today , including this tour of the gallery. and as far as the gallery of naval commanders and heroes and the new planning and strategic management room in the Paraguayan Navy command are concerned. These works seek to preserve institutional memory in this aspect and strengthen the strategic planning capacity of the Naval Force. At this time, the President of the Republic is fulfilling his role as commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces. In just a few minutes, the President of the Republic will conclude this meeting, which he usually holds on Thursdays, and we will return with any news here from the Paraguayan Navy. Let's go to the break. We continue broadcasting from state media in a few moments. Thus and