The following broadcast is [music] suitable for the whole family, contains closed captions and is funded with resources from the One Ti Fund. Thank you, dear journalist friends, for being here . We are here again in Kipdó in less than a week with cabinet ministers, with the first lady who has been coordinating humanitarian aid to tell the governor and the mayors of the different municipalities of the department that they have a national government committed to this department. And in the midst of this great tragedy, we have a historic opportunity to settle the debt that the Colombian State has owed for so many years to this department that has been abandoned to its fate. We are going to make a special plan for Chocó. We will move forward together as a society, as a country, under one flag that does not allow ideological and political differences when it comes to solidarity. So, Madam Governor, Mayors, the entire commitment of the national government is to move the department forward in these difficult and complex times, but as I said before, with the full willingness to implement a special plan that will allow us to bring development, progress, and a future to this department once and for all under the national government. Chocó has mourners. I'll be coming here very often. I will be very attentive to the work we have to do, to the homes we have to build and repair to help so many victims of this natural disaster. Chocó is not alone. Chocó has a president with the Tiger. And I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the governor and the mayors for their handling of this tragedy. They have been very diligent, very committed, and believe me, when Colombia unites around a common purpose, together we can rebuild the nation. Today I also want to announce to the country and the department that I will appoint a special manager, Madam Governor, to coordinate the department's needs that depend on the national government, and we will do everything in our power to settle, I insist, that historical debt with a department that deserves a better future. all our love, all our commitment. The first lady has an announcement because she sent a Polaris car that was donated to us and as soon as it was donated to her, she said, "It's going to Chocó." What is it about? First Lady. Good afternoon everyone. Well, my commitment, here we are reaffirming the work we are doing and the commitment we have to all the victims, especially here in Chocó. We have received many donations and have forwarded them here through direct contact with the governor. We received a Polaris truck so that she can travel to different municipalities to check on situations with humanitarian aid. And we also want to tell all Colombians that our humanitarian aid collection points remain open, and starting tomorrow, 12 trucks full of humanitarian aid, including food, hygiene kits, and night kits, will arrive directly at the warehouse set up by the governor to meet the needs of the different municipalities. So, we invite all Colombians to continue supporting us by donating at the various locations we have around the country, because we are doing all the logistical work to ensure that the aid arrives as soon as possible. The first lady will be and is the godmother of Chocó. Thank you. Thanks my love. Thank you. It must be said that fortunately in the department of Chocó we no longer have any missing persons; we have a tragic toll of 13 dead. Our solidarity with their families, our hearts and prayers are with them. I cannot say goodbye without thanking the heroes of the homeland, soldiers and police officers, the members of the civil defense, the Red Cross fire brigade, the members of the church, the Christian brothers, all the rescuers, and Polaris as well. Thank you so much, Polaris, for that donation. Thank you. We will continue working. I insist, Chocó has a president with the tiger and with God's help and the support of the Colombian people we are going to make this department reach the place of greatness it deserves. Today more than ever I stand firm for Chocó and firm for the homeland. May God bless the Chocó. Of course, of course, Mr. President. First of all, I want to thank you, thank you as head of the country, thank you to your wife as first lady, thank you to the vice president, his wife as well, and the entire government team who have been with us from the very beginning of this emergency. Thank you for being on the ground, thank you because we have something to say to the people of Chocó, to tell them that we are at the forefront of this emergency, but that we are not alone, but rather we have the support of the national government. Thank you very much. That's how it is. On behalf of the mayors, we also thank you for all the coordination and the opportunity we have had to access directly within the framework of the needs and requirements of the emergency. not only to you who have been here, who are here, but also to the entire team. As governor of Chocó, I also want to send a message of condolence to the country. We know that not everyone has overcome the search and rescue phase, which we have now concluded with the painful loss of 13 lives, including Mateo, the mayor, the son of our mayor of Vayaola, who is now back here, resuming his duties as mayor, despite the pain. We send our message of solidarity, of sorrow, of condolences to the entire country for the lives we have lost as a nation, but also for the people we are still searching for. Mr. President, we wholeheartedly thank all the rescue forces, the Ponalzar groups, the Army, the Civil Defense, the Red Cross, and the civilian volunteers, the citizens, the people of Quidzo and Chocó in general, who were searching and who resulted in a swift conclusion to this phase. Today, with genuine recognition and gratitude, it is those who have stepped up, those who have truly not slept, those who are truly doing everything to move forward. The department has already encountered difficulties in the aid deployment phase. Thank you first of all for all your support. Thanks Polaris for the Ranger risk. Uh, thank you to everyone in the private sector who has gotten involved, the volunteers, those of you who are at home, who have contributed what you have, what you can, the large companies, thank you to the Colombian Chamber. infrastructure. Now, with the proper support of infrastructure experts, we are going to begin rebuilding our department. That's how it is. That is the greatest task, Mr. President, and knowing that we have you with us is a blessing . It truly is a message of hope for the department of Chocó. We will continue working. We are already working to provide assistance, to rebuild ourselves, and as you said, I know that together we will succeed. Thank you so much. Thank you. May God bless the Chocó. Thank you. This content was funded with resources from the Single ICT Fund. [music]