Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, in the presence of His Excellency the President of the Republic and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Nation, Santiago Peña Palacio, to preside over the military and police parade commemorating the 489th anniversary of the founding of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Assumption, mother of cities, cradle of liberty in America. Honored by the presence of high national and foreign authorities, civil, police, ecclesiastical, educational, special guests, representatives of the different media and the Paraguayan people in general who are cited as the reason for such a great event filled with the most patriotic feeling. Today, the nation's armed forces, as the moral reserve of the Republic of Paraguay, constitute an institution that, by virtue of the National Constitution, is organized with a permanent, professional, non-deliberative, obedient character, subordinate to the powers of the State and subject to current legal provisions . The sublime mission it pursues is to safeguard the territorial integrity of the Republic and defend the legitimately constituted authorities. The nation's armed forces are organized on the basis of hierarchy, discipline, and military service. Its constituent parts are the nation's armed forces command and the military forces command . Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, the commander of the parade forces, Major General José Alejandro Santander Dan, current Chief of Staff of the glorious Paraguayan Army, presents himself to His Excellency the President of the Republic and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Nation, Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, and requests the corresponding permission to begin the grand commemorative military and police parade. for the 489th anniversary of the founding of Our Lady of the Assumption. Excuse me, Mr. President. Major General José Santander, commander of the parade force, presents himself and requests permission to begin the military and police parade in homage to the 489th anniversary of the founding of Asunción, Capital of the Republic of Paraguay. Commander over, Mr. President, the Commander of the Military Forces, Army General César Augusto Moreno Landaira, who in compliance with the established directives and precise orders of His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Nation, Mr. Santiago Peñapalacios, in accordance with the National Constitution, strategically leads the operational employment of the singular forces and the logistics command in coordination with the Chief of the Joint Staff, Division General Neri Tors Launich. responsible for strategic planning and technical advice to the military forces. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen. In front of the official stand, the commander of the parade forces, Major General José Alejandro Santander Dans, current Chief of Staff of the Paraguayan Army, accompanied by his assistant, Lieutenant Colonel Ariel Almada Gómez, a graduate of Filsades. The Chief of Staff of the Fila Force is Brigadier General Jorge Antonio Pérez Rafine, and the Adjutant General is Lieutenant Colonel Hernán David Doberti Escurra, a graduate of the Command Staff. The parade force's staff is made up of distinguished, senior officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force and the National Police. Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, with the presence of the nation's armed forces, the military and police parade commemorating the founding of the parade group began. This group represents the glorious Paraguayan army, a component of the military forces commanded by Army General Manuel Rodríguez Sosa, who directs and guides the operational and administrative activities of the institution, following the doctrinal principles of leadership based on six strategic axes that articulate the actions of the Paraguayan army and that are the institutional management of high credibility and transparency. The organization adapts its needs according to its capabilities and provides incentives for training military personnel, innovation based on scientific research, education, and doctrine appropriate to new threats. the development of necessary infrastructure in a centralized and functional manner. The Paraguayan army is organized with four major commands, four major units for the fulfillment of its constitutional mission. He is the Chief of Staff of the Glorious Paraguayan Army, Major General José Alejandro Santander Dan. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, at the head of the war, which is the same as that which led the Paraguayan troops from Paso de la Patria to Ser Rocura during the conflict against the Triple Alliance and from Islaí to beyond the Andean foothills during the Chaco War. It accompanies the flag or the escorts of the national flag and the standard of the glorious Paraguayan army. He is the commander of the first parade group representing the glorious Paraguayan army, Brigadier General Orlando Enrique Benítez Cabaña, current commander of the Mariscal Francisco Solano López Military Academy. He is accompanied by his assistant, the chaplain, and the senior staff made up of officers, whose main mission is to advise the commander on the fulfillment of the mission. Gallardo follows, carrying the standard-bearer, the emblems of the arms and services of the glorious Paraguayan army, representing the great commands, great units, and combat support units. Approaching the VIP box, the Mariscal Francisco Solano López Military Academy, the first military institution of the Republic of Paraguay, boasts from its beginnings a fruitful existence that with the passage of time has been obtaining through the citizens who swell its ranks a glorious tradition. The former school and later military college was created by law number 139 dated 1915 with the name of Military School. Its operation began on February 8, 1900, with the decree of the power number 4036, which also appointed the first director commander of the military educational institution , the engineering colonel Don Manglius Chenoni Lugo. Since that time, the sublime call to the homeland for its defense has unleashed situations of selflessness and courage in its members who have won immortal laurels of greatness for the institution, thus writing with blood, sweat and tears brilliant pages of glory in the rich military history of Paraguay. Since March 1918, when the first class of officers graduated at 14 years old by decree 44492 of August 1, 1932, and after the invasion of Paraguayan territory, they immobilized and incorporated students of the military school, including permanent officers, non-commissioned officers , professors, workshops and cadets, and permanent officers. to occupy the Corrales, Toledo and Boquerón Forts, in order to defend the Paraguayan Chaco, forming that memorable infantry regiment number six, Boquerón. Thus, this noble unit became part of the army corps of the fierce Guarani troops on campaign under the command of Infantry Major Arturo Bray, the institution's commanding director at that time. On September 17, 1932, contact was made with the enemy, positioning itself in Fort Boquerón. Cadet Otaú was seriously wounded, becoming one of the first casualties of the unit, and along with other cadets such as Alvarenga, Romero, Pando, Cisa, Martínez, Molinas, among others, that memorable moment became the baptism of fire and blood of the historic Military School. In 1948, the nation's armed forces command changed its name from Mariscal Francisco Solano López Military College, in homage to the greatest hero of the national heritage and as an act that exemplifies the virtues of the Paraguayan soldier. It took more than half a century for 1971 to move from its historic seat on the shores of the bay of the capital city to the city of Capiatá, where it is currently located. In 2003, the first female cadets entered to graduate with their male counterparts. Since 2006 as second lieutenants and midshipmen, women of the nation's glorious armed forces. Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, the official box of the Acostañ Military High School is approaching , the second military institution of the Republic of Paraguay, created by law of the nation number 72, promulgated on August 11, 1949, establishing its operation under the direct dependence of the command in chief of the armed forces of the nation. Currently, its commander is Colonel José María Benítez Vázquez, a graduate of the commando unit. It began its activities in 1950, with its first director being General Miguel Ángel Yegros. The first graduating class left its classrooms in 1950 with the name of General Bernardino Caballero. This educational institution in the military field, where young people with a military vocation are admitted, is located in the district of Pané in the vicinity of what was the Tonoró battlefield. It bears the name of Acostañú in homage to the unequal battle carried out on August 16, 1869 by the child martyrs of that memorable feat imbued with unparalleled patriotism, where these heroic sons of the Guaraní lineage offered their young blood in defense of the homeland. The mission of this educational institution is to prepare and train reserve officers of the armed forces with the ability to serve as platoon commanders in cases of national mobilization. That's what I demanded. The Acostañ Military High School provides the cadet with intellectual, ethical, physical and military preparation simultaneously, without neglecting the strengthening of education in high moral men. During the time that the citizen is serving in this unit, it allows those who have a vocation to have the foundation that will help them enter the Military Academy. Furthermore, it plays a leading role in providing comprehensive training to young people who are both students and soldiers of the nation. They are not only taught the necessary academic knowledge, but they are also instilled with a love for family, respect for moral principles, obedience to the rules that govern social relations, and a strong sense of patriotism, thus offering [sigh] our nation citizens who will be capable in the arduous task of permanently promoting the development of the country. It is worth noting that graduates of this institution complete their studies with the rank of reserve second lieutenant and receive the title of technical high school graduates in military sciences with emphasis on Human Resources Management awarded by the Ministry of Education and Sciences. Approaching the VIP box, the Military College of Non-Commissioned Officers of the Army, First Lieutenant of Reserve Infantry, Manuel Irala Fernández, Comisoe. Under the name of the School of Non-Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces of the Nation, another of the military training institutions begins its activities in the early days of the Chaco War. December 17, 1931 by decree number 42,227. Currently, it is a professional training center created by general order number 60 of the command in chief of the armed forces of the nation on April 25, 1945, initially with the name of School of non-commissioned officers of the armed forces. Its purpose is to train professional career non-commissioned officers at the proposal of the Army's Military Teaching Institutes Command. This military institution soon bore fruit and quickly incorporated young students who played a prominent role in the conflict from '32 to '35, leaving their short lives in the Saladoqueño castle. After the war ended in 1945, some have reached the rank of reserve colonel. Approaching the VIP box, the non-commissioned officer school of the General Directorate of War Material, Emmael, named after Rear Admiral José Alfredo Bozano Baglieto, created in its beginnings as a training school for AR sergeants. It constantly seeks excellence in the professional performance of non-commissioned officers and military equipment candidates, specializing, training and updating always within the moral principles and military virtues. Jul. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, approaching the official box of the military instruction center for students and reserve officer training, SIME. The history of Cimeford dates back to 1927, in the face of the imminent influence of the Chaco War. The first school for training reserve officers was created between 1928 and 1935. In 17 classes, thousands of officers entered, many of whom fought heroically in defense of the Paraguayan Chaco. On October 24, 1944, by decree of the commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces, it was permanently created, with its first commander being Colonel Heriberto Florentín, a graduate of the staff, with the mission of training officers for the reserve through special military instruction courses. Law number 123, enacted in June 1952, allows young Paraguayans in secondary school, with the authorization of their parents, to receive voluntary military instruction during school holidays. This initiative strengthened the bond between youth and national defense, consolidating values ​​of responsibility, respect, and civic-military preparedness. The National Constitution of 1992 establishes that military service should not exceed 12 months and the general order of November 27, 1996 provided for the reduction of instruction periods, the deposition of the commands of each individual force, army, navy, air force, reaffirming the flexibility and modernization of the system. By general order number 295 of the command in chief of the armed forces of the nation, dated November 25, 2024, the admission of women to SIME to receive military training is authorized, guaranteeing the commitment to real equality in the military field. Simefor proudly bears the name of one of its distinguished graduates, the division general of Alcidades y Baños Rocas. Its current commander is Colonel Javier Silvino Santander Montiel, a graduate of the Major Command. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, in front of the official box are the special troops of the army. Unit made up of career personnel, selected, organized and trained to be employed under a specialized command both in independent operations and in the operation and support of international forces and organizations. Its current commander is Brigadier General Freddy Roberto Oviedo Cáceres. Following historical traditions and given the need for specialized units, in June 1985, by general order of the command in chief, the Simoe military training center for special operations was created with the mission of developing jungle courses and command courses, thus beginning the training of Paraguayan special forces in the current era. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen. Before you is the Cyber ​​Soldier platoon, an integral part of the first iron division, organized into three lines of formation made up of military personnel with tactical, technological, communications and specialized technical support functions . Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, another great command that is part of the structure of the nation's armed forces is the Logistics Command, created by decree number 16204 dated May 27, 1980. It is commanded by Major General Gustavo Salvador Arzacandia, commander of the parade group, and Colonel Darío Antonio Rivas Cristaldo, a graduate of the Comato staff. In front of the official stand, the white nursing uniform symbolizes professionalism and vocation, highlighting white as an emblem of purity and trust in Paraguay. It also represents honor, discipline, and a firm patriotic commitment. Nurses in blue uniforms, surgical scrubs, shades of blue and green, and operating rooms respond to scientific reasons to reduce eye strain and improve visibility. Combat medics are essential professionals on the front line of action trained to provide critical or immediate medical assistance in combat and tactical emergency situations. His integral role is the mega skill with military tactical training acting under conditions of extreme precision. Technical Essential Unit of the Iergem, especially in the civilian military habit for the development of infrastructures. Its main function is the capture of specific geospatial data. The blue jumpsuit of the military mechanic represents the sacrifice, discipline, and commitment of men who work silently to maintain the operational vehicular capacity of the armed forces. Forest firefighters pay tribute to the environmental defense division of the logistics command. Highly trained combatants stand out for their use of cutting-edge technology and first aid equipment such as CPR face masks , in addition to their thermal drones which are positioned as a tool of fundamental importance for real-time monitoring. Dog Squad. This company's main purpose is the specialization and training of exemplary canine personnel for various purposes. Recently, dogs for war were acquired for different services in the military and civilian sectors. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, the citizens who fulfill the sacred duty of mandatory military service in the logistics command are now marching by, through which Paraguayan youth are trained in the defense of the homeland, acquiring discipline, civic values, and technical training. These young conscripts are the vital and irreplaceable driving force in the daily tasks of supply, maintenance, and operational support of the institution. Their selfless work not only strengthens the national reserve and defense apparatus, but also reaffirms the commitment of the new institutions. Approaching the VIP box, the General Directorate of War Material Digimabel, under the protection of Law 7411/2024, under the command of Major General Melanio Salomón Servina Quino. First platoon of presentations made up of the Drafe weapons and explosives tracking directorate. Second platoon, integrated system of Digemabel Sit, Paraguayan technology, guaranteeing traceability and transparency in management. Next, the technical platoon from the chemical laboratory of Dijemabel, specializing in the management of substances and chemical precursors of explosives. Excellency, ladies and horses, traditional historical uniforms of the glorious Paraguayan army. One of the traditional historical uniforms, the Petí shirt, also known as the brave colonial infantry. The colonial artillery in 1845 created two artillery corps each with four companies, later organized into a legion and transformed into a horse artillery regiment. The following platoon pays homage to the uniform worn by our gallant and illustrious Guarani soldiers, veterans of the 1932-1935 war. The brave Guarani soldier, dressed in this typical attire and symbol of the military personnel on campaign at that time, traveled the extensive territory of the western region. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen. The box is close to the Hipomóvil group composed of the Cacarayá cavalry platoon belonging to the number four cavalry regiment. First permanently organized cavalry unit with its full complement of officers and troops. or the presidential escort regiment called Cacarayá, inspired and initiated by the organizer and founder of our army, the then Brigadier General Francisco Solano López, who upon his return from Europe in 1855 in his capacity as Minister of War and Navy, served as an escort for his father, Don Carlos Antonio López. Its first commander was Colonel Paulino Alén. And the traditional uniform of said regiment to this day has not changed, showing a slight French tone with some modifications appropriate to our environment, but with certain features of the report from the Palace of Asturias of the Napoleonic Era. Excellence Damacaballeros, sixth unit parade, mechanized, motorized units. [clears throat] Counterterrorism squad. The Special Forces of the Republic of Paraguay have the mission of planning, conducting and executing special military operations of high strategic value, employing highly selected, trained and equipped personnel to act in any operational environment under conditions of high complexity, risk and uncertainty with the purpose of achieving objectives decisive for national defense and security . Its employment is geared towards fulfilling missions that by their nature require special capabilities, precision, speed, stealth and a high capacity for adaptation, acting independently or integrated with other national and international forces. Among its main capabilities and missions are executing special operations of strategic reconnaissance, special surveillance, obtaining high-value information, and carrying out direct actions against strategic targets of high military or operational value. Plan and execute counterterrorism operations, hostage rescue and recovery of people in high-risk situations in accordance with the current legal framework. [music] Excellencies ladies. And gentlemen, the mechanized cavalry platoon approaches the official box; this basic unit of the mechanized forces constitutes the maneuver element of the mechanized cavalry squadron. The mechanized cavalry platoon is made up of five groups. Group of explorers capable of carrying out reconnaissance actions on foot or in vehicles. Provide sniper security, conduct probing attacks, act as a machine gun section at the base of fire. Conducting foot attacks as a command group and performing various special functions such as messenger and liaison. Armored reconnaissance vehicle section. Shock element of the platoon capable of carrying out reconnaissance actions. Security, defense and attack. Combat group, foot combat element of the platoon. Its main function is to form the combination. Armored reconnaissance vehicle section. Combat group for both offensive and defensive actions. It can be used to carry out small-scale reconnaissance, beacon marking and shaft clearance operations, especially when the scout group is involved in other missions. Support piece, indirect fire support element of the platoon. Normally, being the last unit, it is responsible for the security of the rear. Tank platoon . They are basic units of the armored forces, constituting the basic maneuver piece of the tank squadron. Its most common employment is as a member of a task force. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, before the official box, the motorized group of the Logistics Command, the backbone that materializes the life support and operational sustenance of our armed forces in the field. Military logistics on the ground represents the determining factor for victory and operational continuity. It is the discipline that transforms supply into combat capability and troop well-being. Refrigerated trucks and mobile bakeries make their way, key means that guarantee the preservation of fresh supplies and the autonomous production of bread. Flanked by mobile kitchens, tactical units capable of providing hot rations in record time under any weather conditions. They complement the columns of tanker trucks, a strategic resource for the uninterrupted supply of water and fuel. The sleeping trucks that ensure restful sleep for personnel on extended missions and the mobile shower and bathroom units are essential to preserving the health and high morale of the troops. With this modern equipment, the Logistics Command reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supply, support and accompany operational units wherever the homeland demands it. Excellency, ladies and horses, with the passing of the units. mechanized. The first parade group, the glorious Paraguayan army, closes its presentation. Excellencies, authorities present, ladies and gentlemen, in this grand military and police parade, in commemoration of the 489th anniversary of the founding of the Mother of Cities, Asunción, the Naval Parade Force, the men and women of the glorious Paraguayan Navy, enter and approach the official stand. The Paraguayan Navy, an institution steeped in glory, is the custodian of the noblest naval traditions of our people, always upholding the invaluable legacy of our heroes with men and women who stand out with fighting spirit and courage in the different scenarios presented, which have required us to strategically adapt our capabilities to face the new threats that have arisen in recent years. This glorious military institution is commanded by Vice Admiral Cristian José Rotela Valdés. The Naval Parade Force is commanded by Rear Admiral Marcos Adrián Rivas Rojas, current commander of the Marine Corps. Mada Paraguaya assumes its commitment through its major units, which are the fleet command , the general prefecture with all its zone prefectures, the Marine infantry command, the naval aviation command, the combat support command, the naval teaching institutes command, the material directorate and the service support directorate. All of this is achieved through the various naval areas deployed throughout the national territory. Excellencies, authorities present, ladies and gentlemen, before the honor box, the first parade unit makes its passage, the Navy's non-commissioned officer training school, First Lieutenant of the Navy, José María Fariña, an institution that trains men in the service of the Paraguayan Navy. With firm and determined steps, these young people represent the future of our Naval Force, demonstrating the commitment and discipline they have acquired during their training. Dressed in the uniform that symbolizes their pride and belonging to this unique force. These young sailors have accepted the challenge of training to become non-commissioned officers, facing the rigorous demands that this noble path entails. They are brave young people who have chosen to dedicate their lives to serving their country. Gallardo of the cadets of the Navy's Sub-Officer Training School , First Lieutenant of the Navy, José María Fariña, makes his entrance with the second unit of parade troops with the outstanding presence of the female company. With firm steps, discipline and gallantry, its members advance to the honor stand, reaffirming the commitment, the vocation of service and the naval spirit that distinguish the Paraguayan Navy. In the Navy, female personnel play a prominent role. With pride and determination, these brave women of the naval group represent dedication and unwavering commitment to the homeland. In front of the VIP box, the male personnel of the naval group represent the strength and dedication of our navy, being tireless guardians of our waters and the sovereignty of our nation. Paraguayan Navy Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, official salute to the third parade unit, the Marine Infantry. It is a unit specialized in amphibious operations, capable of operating in aquatic and terrestrial environments, using different types of equipment and vehicles for the protection of the sovereignty and territorial waters of our country. Through their combat units, they prioritize the ongoing training of personnel. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, before the official stand, the fourth parade unit, the river and land assets of the Paraguayan Navy. The Paraguayan Navy has operational resources that strengthen its response capacity to multiple scenarios. Among them are the fast interceptor boats recently incorporated within the framework of the river protection and security program within the significant security cooperation initiatives developed by the Southern Command of the United States of America. The rescue truck is used in firefighting and emergency situations to provide direct assistance to the public. The Paraguayan Navy are schools of patriotism where one learns to love the homeland and to prepare for its armed defense if necessary, while forging the seaman's spirit. Excellencies, authorities present, ladies and gentlemen, in this way the military and police parade continues. In commemoration of the 489th anniversary of the founding of Asunción, the third parade group, the Paraguayan Air Force, approaches the official reviewing stand to the martial sound of the nation's armed forces military band. This third parade group, composed of senior officers, junior officers, non-commissioned officers, cadets, and enlisted personnel, ladies and gentlemen of the air, render military honors and gallantly salute His Excellency the President of the Republic and Commander-in- Chief of the nation's armed forces , Santiago Peña Palacios, on the occasion of the 489th anniversary of the founding of the city of Asunción. The Paraguayan Air Force parade group is commanded by Brigadier General Patricio Renogado Milichi, accompanied by his Adjutant General, Major Rafael Orlando, Chaplain of the Paraguayan Air Force, and a staff composed of senior officers. In front of the official reviewing stand, the first parade unit of the Paraguayan Air Force . which is commanded by the highest-ranking officer in command and staff training , Adriano Saracho Rodas. This unit is made up of the Air Force's School of Training for Non-Commissioned Officers, whose mission is to train candidates to fill positions in the ranks of career professional non-commissioned officers in the different units of the Paraguayan Air Force. As well as training senior technicians in aircraft maintenance to perform third-level maintenance tasks . The Paraguayan Air Force, a component of the military forces, is currently commanded by Air General Julio Rubén Puondo Céspedes, who guides the doctrinal bases of his leadership based on the four strategic axes of the Air Force, which are leadership, loyalty, institutional management and the defense of the national airspace. In front of the official box, the company made up of ladies and gentlemen of the air, worthy custodians of the national airspace and faithful servants of the homeland. This company represents the ongoing commitment of the men and women who, from the various areas of the institution, contribute daily to the fulfillment of the constitutional mission emanating from the Paraguayan Air Force . Its ranks include pilots, aeronautical technicians, and specialists in airspace surveillance and control , who, with professionalism and a vocation for service, maintain the efficient operation of the institution. Joining the Air Force parade group is the Guaraní Squadron, which is commanded by the Aeronautical Brigadier General, Edgar Antonio Leguisamón Ovelar. The Paraguayan Air Force is organized into a general staff and five major units. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force is the Aeronautical Division General, Roberto José y Doylaga Benítez. With deep patriotic pride and in homage to the highest military values, in front of the official stand, the Silvio Petirosi non-transported brigade, an emblematic unit of the Paraguayan Air Force and the pride of the Nation's Armed Forces. This prestigious brigade is made up of paratrooper troops who represent the highest expression of preparation, courage and operational capability, its members being recognized as elite soldiers. The Paraguayan Air Force has its beginnings with the creation of the Military Aviation School by decree number 1578 of 1993. The war flag of the Paraguayan Air Force had its baptism of fire in the Chaco War. He holds the following decorations: Military Valor Cross, Chaco Cross, Defender Cross and Boquerón Medal. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, close the march of the nation's armed forces, the army, armed forces, and logistics devil, the great military band of the nation's armed forces, paying homage today to the 489th anniversary of the founding of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Assumption. [music] [music] Paraguay Arambot. Good morning, distinguished national and foreign authorities, compatriots, all citizens, who accompany us in this historic commemoration of the 489th anniversary of the Founding of the Fort, Our Lady of the... The presence of the National Police is constituted in this way. in a public demonstration of the institution's ongoing commitment to security, public order, the prevention of criminal acts, criminal investigation, and the protection of people and their property. In this way, the band of musicians, our century-old and prestigious band of musicians, accompanies the martial steps of our national police. It makes itself present with these sounds. Ladies and gentlemen, the quadrangle of the police parade group as our flag passes by combines tradition, honor and patriotic sentiment. With firm steps, the commander of the police debriefing group, Commissioner General Inspector Arsenio Benito Cuevas, advances. The senior officers of the Police Strategy School of the Higher Institute of Police Education and CEPOL are part of the parade group, carrying the banners of our nine general directorates. Ladies and gentlemen, the honor quadrilateral of the General José Duis Díaz National Police Academy , alma mater of young Paraguayans sworn to the homeland, which brings the greetings of all police officers on duty in the country. [music] In this way, the staff of instructor officers of our school . The National Police, in its 183 years since that March 8, 1843, has grown steadily, improving its mission, its capabilities, and sustaining its current competence with knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes. facing the challenge of bringing public service to the paradigm of excellence. The National Police reaffirms its oath to the homeland, its commitment to citizen security, promoting prevention actions as fundamental to the protection of the life and property of all people. We greatly value the active participation of citizens on our side, and it is key to strengthening prevention. Together, police and community, we build a safer country. In this context, another pillar that supports the fulfillment of the constitutional mission is the investigative, technical and scientific area, which has specialized multidisciplinary equipment and strong investment from the national government. Regarding the infrastructure that meets current requirements, it allows , through applied science, the accurate clarification of the criminal act under investigation. In accordance with its constitutional mission of the nation's internal security, our National Police, headed by the commander, Commissioner General Commander César Roberto Silguero Lobos, constantly fights against crime in all its forms, even virtual, national or transnational ones, in the fight against criminality, against criminal organizations. Today we represent the more than 37,000 police officers, men and women, distributed throughout the national territory, throughout the country and in all areas with the specialties of prevention and security. Research, intelligence, administration, health, those who work day after day to make a society that is moving towards development. Ladies and gentlemen, in this way our national flag approaches the quadrilateral, with the Sergeant Assistant José Merlo Sarabia Police College, a formation that solemnly accompanies the movement of the national flag, supreme symbol of our identity, sovereignty, and unity as a nation. The National Police Academy and the Police College are part of police education, which has been supported by law since 2006. Our police college currently has 5000 applicants at its main study center and in the 12 branches distributed throughout the country. In this way, the platoon representing the operations service, with their reflective vests, thousands of men and women who are currently distributed in the different police stations, substations and police posts throughout the national territory, fulfill the police mission of preventing, protecting, and assisting. and continue to serve Paraguay with honor and loyalty. Ladies and gentlemen, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation is present with these platoons in special attire from the scientific area of ​​the National Police, technical personnel of the institution who are highly prepared to intervene in scenarios that require special security measures, which includes the equipment against gowns. and masks with protective filters intended to protect the researcher during scientific and forensic work. So far in 2026, from January to July, scientific human talent has intervened in 4760 cases and 2547 reports processed for the Public Ministry. Because science put at the service of security is serving and protecting Paraguay. Distinguished attendees. The tactical support direction [music] approaches in this way and makes its presence known, made up of men and women who have been preparing highly complex scenarios. the police special operations force, where coordination, leadership, precision, and emotional control are fundamental. Ladies and gentlemen, the security group is approaching, dedicated to the task that demands discipline, constant preparation, observation skills, and a rigorous application of security protocols with preventive functions aimed at identifying risks, controlling access, establishing protection measures, and preserving safe conditions for all citizens. The riot control company of the specialized group prepared to intervene professionally in situations that may affect public order and safety. Their training requires discipline, physical and psychological preparation. We cannot fail to mention, when viewing this representation of the vehicles, both those of the criminalistics unit and the patrol cars of the prevention and security area and of the special police operations forces FOPE. We highlight that the National Police on this date so dear to our hearts, the 489th anniversary of our city Asunción del Paraguay. Ladies and gentlemen, the specialized police force is approaching , which has established itself as a close and dynamic presence in citizen security. Their mobility, responsiveness, and operational deployment allow them to develop preventative actions in different sectors, strengthening the presence of the National Police. LINE Nacional, in constant contact with the population, reaffirms the value of police proximity in every patrol and every intervention. Ladies and gentlemen, we share the same commitment, the commitment of the National Police: to protect life, prevent crimes, and serve the public with honor, professionalism, and a vocation for service, building day by day the trust that unites the National Police with the Paraguayan people. The National Police, with its prestigious band of musicians, salutes the illustrious Asunción of Paraguay. Tetandara Our Lady of the Assumption. Congratulations, Asunción, Paraguay. Long live the National Police. Long live [music] Asunción of Paraguay. Long live the Republic [music] of Paraguay. [music] [music] [music] Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, the commander of the parade forces, Division General José Alejandro Santander, accompanied by his staff, presents the most excellent Mr. President of the Republic of Paraguay, the armed forces of the nation, Santiago Peña Palacios, who announces the conclusion of the grand military and police parade commemorating the 489th anniversary of the founding of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Assumption. Excuse me, Mr. President. Major General José Santander, commander of the parade force, presents himself and announces the conclusion of the military and police parade in homage to the 489th anniversary of the founding of Asunción, capital of the Republic of Paraguay. Thank you very much, Mr. President. [Applause] Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, in this way we conclude this grand military and police parade commemorating the 489th anniversary of the founding of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Assumption, mother of cities, Cradle of Liberty in America, with the presence of His Excellency the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Nation, Santiago Peña Palacios, as well as high national, foreign, civil, military, police, ecclesiastical, educational authorities, special guests and the general public present. Thank you very much for being here. Have a great rest of the day. May God bless us all. I am Dulce Asunción, [music] just like a son who wants [singing] to give you a kiss in his song. [music] Paraguay is great, my great love. I know the kindness of your people's music. [singing] They are good, consistent friends, [singing][music] that's why I really love them. [music] [singing] Asunción of Paraguay, capital [music] of my loves. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, farewell to His Excellency the President of the Republic [music] and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Nation, Santiago Peña Palacios. [music] [singing] I fell in love. [music] [music] Although I am a sorsal from other beaches, singing to your people, I am happy. [music] I sing to him wherever I go. [music] Conas songs [singing] Guaraní. Oh, floor [music] of my lyrical chimeras. [song] Oh land of hope [music] and of love, your streets, your women, your donkeys [music] [song] fill my heart. [music] Asunción del [song] Paraguay, capital of my loves, [music] your orange trees and your flowers, the memories [music] equal and of my [song] love. My days of the world that raced through the [music] world. I fell in love with you. [music] [music] To you, beautiful assumption, [music] I distinguish you [singing] vibrating my whole soul with emotion. [singing] [music] I am Dulce Asunción, just like a son who wants to give you a kiss [music] in his song. [singing] Paraguay is great and I have great affection for it. [music] I know the kindness of your people. [singing] [music] They are good, consistent friends, [singing] that's why I really love them. [music] [song] Asunción of Paraguay, capital [music] of [song] my loves, your orange trees and your flowers, the [music] memories without [song] equal Paraguay of Miguel. In my days [music] of Rabundo that ran [sing] through the world, I fell in love with you. [music] [music] Although I am from other beaches, [music] singing to your people, I am happy. I sing to him wherever I go. [music] Songs with Guarani nostalgia. [song] Or the [music] of my lyrical chimeras. Ah.