From the President of the Honorable Chamber of Deputies, National Deputy Raúl la Torre. Swearing-in ceremony of the Minister of the Executive Branch, Mr. Isaías Ricardo Fretes Sárate, as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare, here in the Independence Hall of the Government Palace. The reading of the respective appointment decree follows. Presidency of the Republic of Paraguay, Ministry of the Interior, Decree No. 6889, appointing Mr. Isaías Ricardo Frentes Sárate as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare, replacing Ms. María Teresa Baranguaschut, who resigned effective September 13, 2026. Having reviewed the resignation submitted by Ms. María Teresa Barán Guasinchud as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare, and considering that Article 238, paragraph 6 of the National Constitution empowers the President of the Republic to appoint the ministers of the executive branch. Therefore, in exercise of his constitutional powers, the most excellent Mr. President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, decrees. Article One. The resignation submitted by Mrs. María Teresa Barán Washington as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare is accepted. Article two. Thanks are extended to Mrs. Maria Teresa Baranguaschut for her services as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare. Article three. Mr. Isaías Ricardo Frentes Sáate is appointed as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare. Article four, endorsed by the Minister of the Interior. Article five, communicate, publish and insert in the official register. Ladies and gentlemen, this is how the respective appointment decree was read . Next, the swearing-in of the new minister by His Excellency Mr. Santiago Peña, President of the Republic, to Mr. Isaías Ricardo Frentes Sárate as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare. rear admiral in the horrifying situation of retirement. Professor Drct. Ricardo Isaías Pretes Sárate. Do you swear before God to faithfully and patriotically perform the duties of Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare entrusted to you by the government of the Republic and to act in accordance with the Constitution and the laws? If he does not do so, may God, the homeland, and the Paraguayan people hold him accountable. It was the swearing-in ceremony for the new minister. Ladies and gentlemen, the reading of the oath of office will now be carried out by the senior government notary, Mrs. Ana María Subarreta. In the city of Asunción, capital of the Republic of Paraguay, at 12:30 on the 18th day of September of the year 2026, I, Ana María Subarreta, senior government notary, go to the headquarters of the Government Palace located on El Paraguayo Independiente street between Ayolas and Oleari, in order to record the act of swearing in of the Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare. The ceremony is presided over by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, accompanied by national, civil, military, police authorities and special guests. Also present is Mr. Isaías Ricardo Frete Sárate, appointed as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare by Executive Decree number 6889 dated September 13, 2026, a photocopy of which is attached to this deed. and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, proceeds to receive the oath of office, which he formulates in the following terms. Mr. Isaída Ricardo Frete Sárate, do you swear before God and country to faithfully and patriotically perform the duties of Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare entrusted to you by the government of the Republic and to act in accordance with what the Constitution and the laws prescribe? The person being questioned answered yes, I swear. The most excellent Mr. President of the Republic adds, if he does not do so, may God, the homeland and the Paraguayan people demand it of him. After I read this document, it is granted and signed in my presence by the most excellent Mr. President of the Republic of Paraguay, the appointed Minister, and as witnesses of honor, Mrs. Gertrudis Sárate and Mr. Óscar Sánchez, all of which I attest to . In this way, the oath of office was read by the chief government notary, Mrs. Ana María Subarrea. The oath of office is then signed by His Excellency the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña. Next, ladies and gentlemen, the new minister, His Excellency Isaías Ricardo Frentes Sáate, as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare. At this moment, Dr. Isa Frete is about to sign the document corresponding to his assumption of the position as Minister of Public Health. As witnesses of honor to Her Excellency, Mrs. Gertrudis Sarte de Castillo, identity card number 282506. We are also going to share a little bit of Dr. Isaiah's curriculum vitae. Witness of honor to Her Excellency, Mrs. Gertrudis Sarte de Castillo. It should be noted that he previously served as president of the Social Security Institute. We will also share what his resume has been like over time. Dr. Frete is a graduate of the National University of Asunción with a doctorate in medicine and surgery. He also has a specialization in general surgery, first of honor to His Excellency Mr. Óscar Sánchez Ramírez, identity card number 578420. He also served as a professor of the first chair of surgery at the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Asunción, mention as an illustrious citizen of the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra and of La Paz, Bolivia, as a distinguished guest of Puer. Next, Mrs. Ana María Subarreta, senior government notary, attests to this ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, here is a greeting from His Excellency the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, to the new minister. Thus, with the greeting of the President of the Republic, the assumption of office of Dr. Isaías Fretes as Minister of Public Health is made official. at the moment. Then, they are also exchanging words with the President of the Republic, thus leaving Dr. Fretes in full possession of the position of Minister of Health. He greets the President of the National Congress, Senator Basilio Núñez. At this moment, Dr. Frete receives greetings from the President of the National Congress. I greet His Excellency the Minister of Health on behalf of the President of the Honorable Chamber of Deputies, National Deputy Raúl la Torres. The authorities present then send their greetings to Dr. Fretes, also attaching the official photo, Minister, please. Already. Then the authorities are at the swearing-in ceremony of the Minister of the Executive Power, Mr. Isaías Ricardo, as Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare here at the Government Palace. Having concluded this presidential greeting to the families, I remain at your disposal for any corresponding greetings. Thank you for your attendance, and good morning. And in this way, the swearing-in ceremony of the new Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Isaías Fretes, also concludes. We then proceeded with the corresponding greeting from the ministers of the executive branch. Afterwards, the special guests will greet the Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare. Hello. Great job