Those in Pilar and so on in other departments, by virtue of which other administrative processes related to the hiring of human resources are also linked, that is, there are 14 human resources for each kaipi that will be working and in that sense, well, the next ones will be those of Ñembú and other districts of the central department, right? More deputy minister, because we know the President of the Republic is coming, how long will it take to finish? Because from one to the other, for example, there is not a month's difference between the one that was delivered yesterday, the one that will be delivered today, and the one that is in Pilar. In reality, it has an average of about 6 to 7 months, where by contract the contractors must obviously comply with those deadlines, but they are actually being met ahead of schedule with a great willingness on the part of the contractors, which is very important because, as we say, reality, social transformation, the needs of the children cannot wait, and much less the administrative bureaucracies that may exist. So, we are really very happy and pleased to be announcing and also showing the results of the products, and above all, that opportunities for children will arrive as soon as possible because children's development cannot be subject to any single situation, and in that sense, well, as a government we are also promoting everything that concerns us so that the contractors and the different institutions do what they must do to finally achieve this result and for this result to reach the people. One last point: the impact is noticeable on families, children, and deputy ministers in this short time that it has been implemented. Completely. It has a very important impact in the medium, short, medium and long term. And in that sense, from stimulation, from nutrition, from care, from the opportunities that may arise from these educational processes for children, and also from training for the family, it is having a real impact now, but this also has a long- term impact, which means that we are going to see the greatest results, regardless of what we are seeing today, when these children have to lead their communities and do so in the best way. Thanks, Vic, for the skill. Thank you. In this way, with the words of the vice minister Marcelo Fernández and what you can already see in this sector, the president of the Republic will enter. The ninth Caipi will be delivered here in the department of Paraguari in the city of Yuarón. The eighth was at the presidential event we had yesterday in San Estanislado, in Santaní, San Pedro department, and well, the ninth one will be delivered in a few moments with the presence of the authorities. companions. We are honored by the presence of Mrs. Campos, the nation's first lady, greeting those present today in the city of Paraguí. Members of Parliament who support the administration of the President of the Republic, Mr. Walter Gutiérrez, Minister of Children and Adolescents. Receive greetings from National Deputy Jorge Aos Mariño and from the municipal mayor of the city of Yaralón, Luis Rodríguez. The governor of the department of Paraguarí is accompanying the government for this day in this department. Let's hear some loud applause, ladies and gentlemen. Returning to this place, the most excellent Mr. President of the Republic, the That is so, comrades, at this moment the President of the Republic arrives, accompanied by the different ministers, deputies and local, departmental authorities at this site for the delivery of the ninth on the day of the date. We'll keep the audio. Ministers of the executive branch of the Presidency of the Republic, departmental councilors, municipal councilors present for this presidential activity. Parents, grandmothers, and grandfathers of these children, who from today live in this comprehensive early childhood care center, now receive a warm round of applause from the President of the Republic. The children are accompanied by the Minister of Childhood and Adolescence, Walter Gutiérrez. Greeting those present, the Minister of Childcare, at this moment the President of the Republic is taking his place for the inauguration of the care center. Now then, ladies and gentlemen, we officially welcome with a big round of applause the presence of the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, and Mr. Leticio Campos. High national, departmental, and municipal authorities, ministers of the executive branch, members of parliament , senators, representatives of the nation, your excellence, ladies and gentlemen, parents and children who are inhabitants today of this beautiful center for comprehensive early childhood care in the city of Yahwarón, department of Paraguay. We invite those present, please stand to sing the Paraguayan national anthem . to the peoples of life, Ladies rising up to the great fathers, your glory. Glory to the lasso and we lasso choose death our freedom and to reign where freedom reigns my spirit. A king, you may take a seat, please. Thank you so much. At this inauguration ceremony of the Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Center (CAIP) in the city of Yabuarón. The words of the Minister of Children and Adolescents, Mr. Walter Gutiérales. Good morning, dear city of Yahuarón, dear department of Paraguarí. We are very happy with the president, the first lady, and the entire team to be here today in this beautiful city, in this department of Tierra Roja, bringing something so beautiful and good to the community. Just yesterday, President, we were in the city of Santaní, department of San Pedro, also inaugurating a comprehensive early childhood care center in Caip. And the next day we were also happy, content and deeply satisfied, and we're not going to get tired of this. Coming here to another department, to another beloved city like the city of Yahuarón, to officially begin the activities put in place and operation of this far-reaching policy of attention, care, protection to our children and support to families. I want to begin by thanking, Mr. President, First Lady, and our friends here in the department of Paraguay, people who were so kind to us when we knocked on doors to say that we had this program so that they could come to the department of Paraguay. Governor Norma Saate, thank you very much because from the first minute you were working with us to bring the Seeds of the Future early childhood program to the department of Paraguarí . When I called the governor to tell her, "Governor, we have to get there and the Paraguari department has to have a district within the first 20. " She suggested we do it in Yahuar, so regardless of any political differences, I also want to highlight that maturity . So thank you for arriving hand in hand with the mayor. They were looking at which was the ideal place to plant and build our first point of contact center. As I always say, our children unite us, we are united by our similarities and separated by our differences. So thank you very much to each and every one of you, to the local parliamentarians who are also here today accompanying us, who are always supporting us in the approvals and budget increases to carry out these projects because they are always managing. So, thank you all as well, not only for your presence but also for your support. Nobles lesza obliges me to highlight the presence of a great friend and I have the honor of having him as a work colleague. To the former governor of the department of Paraguarí. A source of pride also for this department, colleague, friend, Minister of Urban Planning, Housing, Habitat, Juan Carlos Baruga. Thank you for always being with us, and I am the Minister of Children and I always thank you as well because you support us with the programs we have that provide housing for vulnerable women. We were recently in Billeta inaugurating for mothers of the hug program and because in every roof that you carry out with the President of the Republic, inaugurating, there are children. So, thank you for that commitment. Minister José Alberto Alderete, political advisor minister , who is a guide for all of us in the cabinet. I would like to highlight my dear Claudia Centurión, the Minister of Public Works, who not only provides the technical and professional touch to the infrastructure so that everything goes well with her wonderful team, but also because she adds a very important ingredient: affection when working on the design and monitoring of all of this. Dear municipal mayors present here, this is a policy with a broad impact, esteemed first lady, which we envision not only for the capital, but also for the departmental capitals, as a pilot plan for some departments. When we dreamed of this, First Lady President, we dreamed big. We said that children from every corner of our beloved Paraguay deserve to have the same opportunities. That is why this program is aimed at the capital and the 17 departments of Paraguay under the logic of strengthening a real decentralization that is being carried out by the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña. That is the reason that brings us together here today in the city of Yahuarón to inaugurate the first CAIP in the department of Paraguarí. But the good news is that we're not just going to be cutting the ribbon today here in Yaguarón because a lot of time is going to pass. The good news is that while we are inaugurating this service today, three more caipis are already under construction. They are currently being built in the department of Paraguarí. Three more caipirinhas. in the city of Paraguarí, in the city of Carapeguá and in the city of Pirayú. And the mayor of IQ is eagerly awaiting us, and we will surely be carrying this out in the next process . And before I delve a little into what we have here today to inaugurate, I want to tell you that this city, a beautiful city where the First Lady and the President also set their sights on other projects that I'm not supposed to mention, right? But it is indeed a city pampered by the first lady and the president. It is in a city where a history of mourning was lived, where a history of pain was lived, where a history of suffering was lived, where more than 20 years ago, 22 years ago, an event happened that deeply saddened Paraguay, and I am referring to the terrible, but always remembered case of the beloved Felicita Stigar Rivia. Many of us knew the case as the mandarin girl. This happened in 2004. A very, very difficult event to even talk about and tell. In homage to Felicita, every May 31st is commemorated as the national day of struggle against child sexual abuse in the Republic of Paraguay. That was approved by decree and today Mrs. Florencia congratulates Mrs. Florencia. Thank you, Doña Florencia, for joining us, because what we are here to present and inaugurate today is precisely a response from the State to the absence of many years of policies for children, social policies, and protection policies. Today, Doña Florencia, after 20 years of waiting, because it wasn't until 2024 that the police were able to find and arrest this person. Today she continues to wait for justice with great faith, but what we bring today is precisely to avoid the exposure of our children, so that today our children are in a safe place, so that today our children are in a protected place. Today we're starting from the ground up, from the roots. The President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, speaks to us with great force and insistence about the resurgence of the giant, about our country being able to return to being the country it once was, and about the building being able to support it. And that foundation for the giant Paraguay of today and tomorrow are these children who will be here from today onwards, because early childhood cannot wait. Early childhood is something that we continue to incorporate into the concept. Sometimes people think and imagine, right? And my young children, they don't have to be here anymore. This is the most important moment in the life of every human being. What we don't do in early childhood, in the first 1000 days of life in these little people will be lost forever. And what we do in these first 1000 days of life with works like this will multiply exponentially. We will be receiving children from 4 months old here. Imagine, since he can separate, in quotes, from mom, when mom can return to her job. Until the age of 4, after which they join the Zero Hunger program and go to schools. In other words, we've been thinking with the president, the first lady, and the entire team from the very beginning. The entire course and life trajectory is covered and starts with the Caipis, with the early childhood center of the Seeds of the Future program. And why is what they're going to receive here important? Early stimulation. What does early stimulation do? Early stimulation within the first 1000 days of life exponentially maximizes everything related to the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of children. The mental aspect, they'll say, why? Because 85% of the human brain develops in the first 1000 days of life . In other words, when we work at that moment, there is a fantastic brain plasticity that allows the child to fully exploit their potential. Why physics? Because the balance aid helps you with small movements, and big movements. Why cognitive too? And why in the language section? Because stimulation with their peers, stimulation by professionals helps these children to have a richer vocabulary, to speak earlier and something very important, to understand and comprehend. We recently saw some reviews that came out in the press and that's quite the opposite of what some media outlets want to portray as a case of failure. On the contrary, this gives us the tool and validates the decisions we make, because the results of these tests show that what we are doing today was not done several years ago, and this gives us the scientific backing to further strengthen the decisions made by the government to have this stimulation center, to have a literacy and oral program like Ñeger, which is being carried out by the Minister of Education and Science. And in addition to stimulation, we will have many other services. Healthy eating, safe eating. Here the kids will have breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Mothers will be able to go to work safely and peacefully. Mothers and fathers will be able to be trained here in the multipurpose room through SNPP, Cina Focal, on how to better care for our children, their children. Let's talk, we have a consultation room with psycho-pedagogical care, we have a nursing area, we have everything, we have everything. That's the word, because this is what our children deserve. This is this courageous political decision. We have a Civil Registry office. Do you know what they were telling me, Mr. President? Before we enabled this today and the Civil Registry could have a decent space here, it was doing its office in a private house and today it is integrated into the services of the State. It integrates and is in the place where it needs to be. So this 360g policy embraces the family, right, Javier? General Defender. This is what will help prevent the situations, Javier, that we often have to deal with. The Minister of Public Defense and I meet with him constantly, sometimes for tough, difficult cases that sometimes even happen within the family environment. And when we install services and centers like this, we are also working on something extremely important, which is prevention through the promotion of rights. I am proud, Mr. President, that, with great humility, as I said yesterday, the public sector is better than the private sector. Proud of your decision and of Mrs. Leticia's decision to support our boys and girls. Childhood is at the center of the public agenda of President Santiago Peña's government. There is no doubt. It's not a speech that says it, the evidence says it. If we calculate how much our government invests in the different social programs to support our children, our girls, and the most vulnerable families and the families that need it most. And this service doesn't end here. In this Caip service we also have a beautiful bus that we call the bibliob, an initiative of Mrs. Leticia that is to bring reading, play and stimulation to the districts where we do not have caipis and also to the most remote communities of the districts where we have the caitis. And I have to tell you that in just two times, yesterday I went through the number, I asked them to update me in just two months, because this is in the 17 departments of the country in Asunción, 14,000 children were served by these libraries, mobile buses. So, it shows us that it is a broad public policy and a successful public policy. I'm wrapping this up because we want to hear from our president, but there are many stories here, besides the story of Felicita, this place when the land was chosen and the work began. I want to tell you that the neighbors almost chained themselves to this place. The work stopped, didn't you, Engineer López Cando? Thank you, engineer, for your commitment as well, right? He stopped the work for a while, we convinced him, but some friends of the commission like Agustín, for example, who is around here, even became part of the local workforce to build the Caipi. More than 100 people, at the request of the President of the Republic, more than 100 citizens here from the city of Yahuaroni and the department of Paraguarí put their hands to be able to build this center that today we will be in with local employment and energize. The economy, with every smile in a CAIP, president, first lady, with every book that is read by a boy, by a girl in a bookmobile, for every sad situation that we are avoiding, for every child stimulated, is a victory won for the future. It is a battle won against the future. And this is a moment, Mr. President, excuse me, I mean, this is a moment of unity. This is a time for unity, not division. This is a moment where Paraguayans need to stand together. This is a moment where we need to remember what we experienced before as a nation. Paraguay survived two major wars, one of which almost led to our extermination. And what is it that kept us alive as a nation? That we were united. And that's something we all need to understand. The political class, the citizens, the community, that to build that giant Paraguay we dream of we have to be together, we have to be united, because today we do not fight the war for the care of our children and grandchildren in the following audiovisual material. There is a child, there is a mother behind a child, there is a grandmother taking care of her grandchildren. This Kaifi is a state in service. Today we come to tell you that the government of Paraguay, the office of the first lady, are committed to putting children and families first. Mom works in Asunción and comes every 15 days. I had one more month to finish and I'm second, I mean, I'm a mompreneur, I was working in my business which is a sandwich shop and I stopped working for this reason that I have to be with my little ones 24/7. Early childhood program in the future. A lafamilia works with the family and with the child from the minute world. I have two daughters, I'm a single mom, I'm aware of the Skype service that will help me to be able to study and work. They will take good care of him. I am 21 years old, I found out about the Skype service. They came to support us so we could move forward with our son. There I will have the opportunity to work, to be able to help my son so that he can have a new future and also to continue studying and finish my studies and thus find a way to get ahead for myself. His name is Ocean Karim. His mother works in Asunción and comes every 15 days between three states, he and his other brother and that's why there is a lack of community because of the possibility of interest or help. Because there's another very nice family there. I am the mother of the beautiful Esteban and Elian, they are 4 months old. This daycare opportunity is perfect for me because it will help me a lot to be able to start my business again or continue. So I see this time they'll be spending there as a huge help, and I'm sure they'll be well taken care of too. That 's the main thing. Rest assured that this team will be well cared for, well fed, and well stimulated. A big round of applause for these beautiful Paraguayan mothers. And then, at this inauguration ceremony, the words of the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña Palacios. Good morning, dear friends. Good morning to the children. How are the children? Weak. How are the children? A little stronger. How are the children? Now yes. Very good. It seems that those who are strongest are already inside playing. They already ate. I want to tell you that I'm very excited, really happy. Today we are delivering the ninth Kaip in the ninth department. Coming to Paraguarí has ​​a special meaning for me. It's that department that seems to be very close to the capital. It's almost a continuation of the metropolitan area, capital, central department, and we have many stories with Leti. We feel right at home. We have friends from Paraguarí, we have family, we have colleagues, so being here this morning and at this event really has a very special value. Politically, it has significant value for me; it's a very coordinated effort with the governor, a project we're carrying out together . A colleague, Juan Carlos Baruja, who is now in the cabinet, and I were colleagues back when I still had black hair. He was the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. I was Minister of Finance. We were recently looking at a photo; we were going in a military helicopter to a government event, and we have truly forged a beautiful relationship, a relationship that politics brought us closer to, but today a relationship that allows us to work, dream, and really generate results for this. I want to thank the legislators because this work is truly an uphill battle without them, my dear Martín Esteban Sabaniego, Bocha, Figueredo and especially the national deputy for the department of Paraguarí, Jorge Ávalos Mariño. Thank you very much. Jorge, because this shows a little how we are able to rise above chromatic and political differences, and we have the possibility of uniting. That's why also to the mayor. And I want to say something, I want to leave this with you, the people of Yauarón, but I've been doing math, adding, subtracting. You know I'm good with numbers. I believe that in the history of Paraguay, at least in this democratic transition, no president has invested in Yahuarón as we have invested in this government in the three previous administrations when the beams were being installed for the train that reached the department of Paraguarí. Imagine 160 years ago when going from Paraguaría to Asunción took an hour and a half. Today, with all the advances, it takes us 2 hours to reach this assumption. We are changing that. But for me, this idea, this dream of a giant Paraguay, is something I am determined to do, and we will build it all together. You ca n't build anything sitting in an office in Asunción, the capital and seat of the Paraguayan state and its three branches of government. The giant Paraguay reemerges in each of the companies in the districts. A week ago, months ago we were in the district of Bicuí, Mayor, we were with you in a school that despite all the technological advances did not have a signal even for the cell phone. We made the first connection of a video call. The children started talking on video with the captain of Alvirroja, Gustavo Gómez. They couldn't believe it, thanks to the Starling antennas we carried to help us break out of isolation. Imagine coming here today to Yahwar, where I come to reaffirm my commitment to the people of Yahwarón, that the giant Paraguay requires us to work together and challenge what was done previously. Because previously, if a president was from one political party and the governor was from another political party or from the same political party, because here, my dear friend Juan Carlos Paruga y Suerte Ballerá, in the last period, just when it was his turn to be governor, he did not bring the national government to the department of Paraguari. Imagine those petty political squabbles. And who suffers? The people suffer. Today we not only work with the departmental government, but also with a colleague, Norma. Proud of the work we are doing, my dear Norma. But we stay there, we go to that link that is closest to the problems and furthest from the solutions, the municipal mayor. And when many told me, "No, but how come Yahuarón has had a mayor from another political party for 20 years, and that's precisely why we have to go to Yahuarón to show the people of Yahuarón that we Paraguayans are friends. Of course, I would love for the mayor to be from my party. The people of Yahuarón will have that opportunity in the next election." César Riquelme emerged from a political internal election. But I didn't operate, I didn't operate on October 4th. I already started this and this is the proof, and a few months ago I came to answer the cry of the people of Yahuarón. How many years? And I ask the people of Yahuarón, how many years did you fight? so that the heritage of Paraguay, which is the San Buenaventura de Yahwarón temple, is not lost. How many years? Can anyone tell me how many years they've been fighting for that? 11 years old. 11 years of struggle. And we came with the First Lady to tell her, "Your cry has been heard." And today we are making an investment with top-level professionals, because this is a heritage that the people of Yauarón have cared for and defended, but it is everyone's responsibility. It's my responsibility. And we made the decision to invest, and today that heritage that you take such good care of and love so much is being restored. And I am grateful to you, and I am grateful because if there is no people, if there is no community that takes care of its own, for us it is often more difficult, but this is proof that it can be done. And when we launch, and this is important to remember because we are here today, today we can see this, we can touch this, and believe me, this is going to change the story of many of these children, it is going to change the opportunity because what we are making available is not available in the private sector, not even if you pay for it. What the Ministry of Children and Adolescents, the Ministry of the Interior, my dear Walter, has done, I am proud and grateful for the work that he is carrying out, because beyond the responsibility and certainly the position of minister is a position of great responsibility, but if there is no passion in what one does, if there is no mystique in what one does, it is useless . And what you do, what you transmit, and what your team transmits is that mystique, that passion for these children. And what I had to do, which is to go and fight for the Paraguayans in a negotiation to get the resources, where does the money to build this come from? 50 of these are under construction. We've already delivered nine. We will deliver 41 more. in the coming months. This comes from a negotiation that was being carried out in Itaipu with Brazil, the giant of Brazil. And I looked President Lula Silva in the eye and said, "President, I've come to fight for 6.5 million Paraguayans. I'm not here to beg for handouts. I'm not here to ask you not to give anything away. I've come to fight for what belongs to the Paraguayan people, and with those resources, we'll invest. With those resources, we'll buy patrol cars to increase security on the streets. With those resources, we'll invest in the first 50 comprehensive early childhood care centers. And I want you to think of this not as infrastructure, but as an idea and a concept. What is the idea and the concept? The concept is that in the development of a human being , this period—the period from conception, from birth, when a mother has to breastfeed a child for the first months, the first year, the second year, the third year, the fourth year before starting school— that is the most important stage in a person's development. But often, we don't give it the proper attention. With Leti, we became parents young, at 17. 17 years old. What can God know? He was just a child, and you think that love is all a child needs. Of course, love is important. Love is the most important thing, but besides love, we have to help him with his nutrition, with his medical care, with vaccinations, with the stimulation that a one-year-old, a two-year-old, can develop his sense of smell and touch. That helps his brain develop and prepares him for school. I assure you today that the children of Yaguarón who come to the comprehensive early childhood care center are children who will have no limits in achieving their goals. Social status doesn't matter; in fact, this is for the poorest families. The best for the poorest families in Paraguay. But this needs to be expanded because what we want to show with this is that it can be done. 50. We went to Mariscal Estigarrivia, to the heart of the Paraguayan Chaco, there where 90 years ago our compatriots went to defend the Chaco. where our indigenous communities live today. This very thing you see here, this is no smaller, no different quality. The same quality, the same size, with the same materials, with the same supplies, is what our indigenous community in the Paraguayan Chaco has. They have the same in Concepción, the same in Cambretá, the same we had yesterday in Santaní, in the department of San Pedro. This will be in every department , but what this will do is ensure that parents and future parents know that this has to keep growing. Norma and I will leave our positions as president and governor on August 15, 2023. Others will come after us, and they have to know that this has to continue. The mayors who are elected on October 4 have to know that this has to grow. Here in Paraguarí, we are building in the city of Paraguarí, in Pirayú, and in Carapeguá. And we are going to build in IBQ as well, but it has to be in every district of the department, and parents have to know that this is important for their children. Because the Seeds of the Future program is much more than just a place where we can leave our children, which is important. During the campaign, when I was traveling around Paraguay and giving speeches, I often wanted to listen to the people, and you know that most of the people I met at the events were women, women with children in their arms. And the mothers would tell me, " Let's remember this: four years ago, in 2022, we were still suffering the consequences of the pandemic." And you know that those who suffered the most during the pandemic were women. They were the hardest hit. Women lost the most jobs in Paraguay because they had to stay home with their children, and the mothers told us, " We need a place where our children can stay so we can go out to work." And that's where the idea for the daycare centers came from. But this is much more than a daycare. The civil registry is here. More than 100 weddings have already taken place here, not in Yahuarón. But for the men who are using some excuse to say, "I don't have..." "A place to get married." Well, now they have an excuse. They can get married here and there , because there's a muleteer out there who's acting like a fool and doesn't want an excuse . This place has medical care, it's connected to the GIS system, which is the public health system , which will allow them to register children, their vaccinations, and medical care. It has something that practically doesn't exist anymore: this office here. Come stand there so they can see you. Greet this professional. The President of the Republic is speaking at the ninth KP that has been delivered here in the city of Yahuarón. There's a psycho- pedagogue who today allows us to identify if there's a learning problem. And if we anticipate that, we can give an opportunity to that child who, when they arrive at the school system, is already very behind and has trouble integrating into the current system. And next door is the Ministry of Health office with medical personnel, and then, most importantly, there's the kitchen, the dining room where the children's food will be cooked with that most important ingredient. It's love. This is truly a dream come true for me, for Leti, a dream we share with the Yao Arón people, and I want to express my gratitude. I know it wasn't easy, and I was told that the community was a bit tense during the construction process because they wanted a plaza here. The governor has already informed me that she has committed to building a plaza. No more just throwing it away somewhere else. But it will happen because we support these public spaces for the community. I want to tell you that the road ahead is still long, and you will continue to see me here in Yuarón. I will continue to cherish Yuarón. In a few days, Plan 1000 will arrive in the Yahuar district, as well as in other districts of the Paraguay department. Never before has there been a road improvement plan for streets, asphalt, and cobblestones in all the districts of Paraguay. 263 districts in Paraguay are receiving investment, which is also the result of a historic negotiation we made with Brazil, and these resources are for the people, for The people, because we know that the road, the cobblestones, the asphalt improves the quality of life for families. In a few days, the bidding process for the improvement of the Regional Hospital of Paraguay will begin. 30 billion guaraníes will be invested in the regional hospital of Paraguay, in the department of Paraguay, because we are certainly doing a lot, and there is still much to be done in healthcare. But today I can tell you that I, as president— and I don't dare to be wrong about this—am by far the president who has invested the most in healthcare in the history of Paraguay. There is no precedent for a government in three years investing so much in infrastructure, hospital construction, infrastructure improvements, the increase in medicines and supplies, and what we finalized a few days ago with the Vice President of the Republic, Pedro Aliana: the largest salary increase for medical personnel in 14 years, thanks to an agreement we reached with the medical unions. And just that afternoon, we also reached an agreement with the teachers to continue investing in public education in Paraguay. I want to tell you I am very grateful, grateful to all the Yuarón people, to all the people of Paraguarí. We're going to leave after this day, we're going to visit my dear Juan Carlos, great work, Juan Carlos, great colleague, nothing that surprises me because I know you, I know your capabilities. You fought to be a senator, but once the election was over you told me, "President, I am a manager, I need to be out in the streets." And I truly value the work you are doing as Minister of Urban Development and Housing; you are already transforming the lives of thousands of Paraguayans, and as well as the responsibility of traveling throughout Paraguay, you never forget your beloved department. So I congratulate you, for being there this week delivering housing. My dear friends, keep going. I want to tell you that I'm feeling more cheerful. Having already spent 3 years in management, far from feeling tired or fatigued, I am increasingly stronger and more energetic. So you will continue to see me, traveling through each of the departments, each of the districts, each of the companies of the Republic of Paraguay so that the giant, the giant Republic of Paraguay, is at the top of all of us. Thank you very much and long live Paraguay! Words of the President of the Republic, Santiago Coña Palacios, at this official inauguration of the Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Center ( CAIP) in New York City. The children go at 12 o'clock, please, to the place where the anti-color ribbons are to accompany the President of the Republic this official inauguration of this KPI Seeds of the Future comprehensive early childhood care center in the city of Yahuarón, department of Paraguarí. Greeting those present, the President of the Republic, while the children are now moving to the tricolor ribbon where the official cutting and inauguration of this new CAP, the ninth here in the ninth department, will take place. The subsequent tour of the President of the Republic. Come on. moving to the point of the ribbon cutting. Presence in children, boys and girls. Who benefited from this new Kaip seeds of the future here in the city of Yahwuary? The Minister of Childhood and Adolescence, Walter Gutiérrez, arrives, as well as the first CAIP in the department of Paraguarí here in the city of Yorón. When the first lady, Mrs. Leticia Campos, approaches. The Minister of Public Works, engineer Claudia Centurión, and representatives from the Ministry of Health are also attending. There are the mothers too. the children. The minister is here, the ribbon-cutting ceremony is about to take place, the tricolor ribbon here in front of the Caipi, the new Caip in the city of Yahuarón, department of Paraguarí. the first in the department and also what the minister had mentioned about the others that are being built here in the department of Paraguarí. The governor will be there in minutes, along with various local, municipal, and departmental authorities. In this place we see the mayor of the city of Yahuarón. We reiterate, it is the first kaipi in the department of Paraguarí, the first one here in the city of Yahuarón. Of those mentioned under construction, it is the ninth delivered nationwide with a decentralizing approach. In the central region, it has already been delivered in the Paraguayan Chaco and now in the department of Paraguarí with the upcoming investments as well. At this moment, the tricolor ribbon will be cut, this new Caip in the city of Yahwar, department of Paraguarí. The ninth nationwide is the first in the department of Paraguari. When the mayor greets the minister, the Minister of Public Works is present. We will try to enter the CPI to tour the premises with the President of the Republic and the authorities. First, the unveiling of the commemorative plaque. This plaque, which is inside the facilities, is awaiting the mayor for the unveiling of the commemorative plaque of this new Kaip. subsequent tour in this place, on this site. There we see the commemorative plaque. Covering of the commemorative plaque. Okay, we're entering the grounds. How are you? Well, the authorities are entering one of the seed rooms of the future of the city of the first. We are inside one of the rooms. Let's listen. The president asks about the children's activities. In spring we want to learn a little about the colors of the flowers. Take a look at the flowers here. Yes, the President of the Republic is here with the children. The authorities are also present, including the Minister of Children. Okay, okay. Now the president is leaving, the vice minister is also here, as well as the governor of the department of Paraguarí. Let's go into another room. Accompany the mothers too. We are leaving the first room. We are taking this tour of the site. Another one from room two seeds. What's your name? We're going to plow the room, seeds two. The President of the Republic is now entering . Go ahead, sir. The deputy minister enters. Starting the second seeds room with the presence of the children as well . Another sector of interaction, of learning, where the minister and the president of the Republic also accompany the governor Norma Saate. Yes, governor, we are live for the state media. The governor said the presence of the Kaip was important for the parents, the children, and the department's perspective. This will transform the lives of many families; it is truly historic for the department of Paraguay and for all of Paraguay. It is the ninth CAPI to be inaugurated. I was an advocate for children and adolescents. I worked with children for many years. I'm a mom. I know what this means for the family, not only for the child, nor for the mother, nor for the father, but for the entire family environment, for the entire community. And it is the first center that we are inaugurating and we are happy, grateful to the President of the Republic, to the First Lady really for betting on the most important thing we have, which are our children, who are the present and the future of our country. More Kaip were announced, more centers, and governors as well. Yes, it is also in process in Pirayú, Paraguarí, Carapeguá and finally it will be done in part of all the works that are being carried out only in the department. a mention of what it is because there are thousands of works. We know that here in Yuarón, a project long awaited for years, spanning several administrations, is underway at the San Buenaventura temple. An investment of approximately 6 million dollars is being made, and this is something highly anticipated by the Yuarón community and the entire department. This project is transforming the department and Paraguay, and it is transforming Paraguay with these major investments being made in all sectors. Investment in health too, Governor. The president also just announced that the bidding process for the Paraguarí Regional Hospital will begin , where a large investment will be made that will transform healthcare in our departments, and well, we're going for more, I'm sure we're going to go for much more. Thank you so much. The words of the governor of the department of Paraguari, Norma Sarate de Monjes. The rooms again, Mr. President, the Semillitas Room Two is coming out. She will most likely go to another of the three seed rooms. Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Well, the gratitude also comes from the President of the Republic, and the President is passing that on to Semillitas Tres. She is going to enter another room. We already visited Semillita Uno, Semillita Dos, and the María Auxiliadora school. Excellent players. They have no socks, no shoes, no shirt, but the president will enter. In the rooms we see a playful learning area, there are blackboards. We have some here that we use to make music. Let's see what we can do about Elito. We load the tacuara with rice so they can make it. Let's see. That. Okay, we've defined it. The music, deputy minister. It's one thing to bring it up, another thing to actually be inside with the children, with the mothers here in this place. Completely. One can have ideas, thoughts, philosophies about what childcare is, but as you see now, the result of the product also fills you with energy, fills you with motivation to continue working on early childhood, to continue investing, and what better symbolic demonstration of the importance of early childhood on the public agenda than with the presence of the President of the Republic and the First Lady. So we are happy, very pleased, and above all, we hope that these investments will multiply into much development and many smiles for children and families. Thank you, Deputy Minister. Also observing is the Minister of Children and Adolescents, Walter Gutiérrez, with some music accompanied by painted sticks or pieces of wood and a little bit of rice as well. Ingenuity, ingenuity and above all enthusiasm for fun, to unwind a little. There is also the minister of children. There are books too. An air-conditioned area with a very pleasant atmosphere, and the staff were also very friendly. The president will now leave this room. We also see the restroom towards the other side, towards the other side. Air-conditioned, suitable for learning, suitable. leaving the President of the Republic. Excuse me, excuse me. Thank you, excuse me, excuse me, excuse me. It is coming out in another of the little seed three and the president of the Republic with the verification of the verifications of these rooms, little seed one, little seed two and little seed three. It is worth reiterating the dimensions and everything that this new Kaip generates; the Kaip delivered yesterday and this Kaip, the ninth, has absolute relevance for the care of children, the safety of parents, mothers. And more than security, peace of mind in that regard. And we're talking about the ninth one, and that needs to be taken into account. Excuse me, Mr. Minister of Children as well. Minister, one thing is to do the paperwork, to see it, and another thing is to put it into practice, to be here with the parents. We were talking to the mayor of BQUI, it was very nice in the models, in the plans, in the renderings, but much nicer when we are here. The value of this is indescribable, isn't it? The opportunity, that magical word that we are going to be giving to the children who need their families the most at the most important moment, right? That's what's priceless, right? It's priceless. Everything that is allocated here is not an expense, an investment, and it doesn't even justify the full impact it will have on the community itself. So, just yesterday we were in Santaní, today in Yaguarón, but we won't get tired if it's necessary to go every day to tour, to enable, to inaugurate, to visit the works that are underway or the municipalities where we are already closing the land to be able to start the bidding processes, we will do it. God willing, in these two years that we have left, a little less, we are going to be with a lot of strength, a lot of impetus to reach the territory and be close to the people. That is our mission, to be close to the people. It's very important that the minister mentioned that this won't be the first CAIP. Kaip is here to stay in the department of Paraguay. Yes, imagine that we are inaugurating today the first kaipi of the Paraguari department, which is the ninth at the national level and simultaneously while we are inaugurating, today three are in full construction, the one of the city of Paraguari, the one of the city of Carapeguá and the one of Pirayú, there close to the station, right? And the next one will be put out to tender right here, the mayor is with me. So we are happy, we are pleased, we are moving forward, which is what is important, what we dreamed of, what was a project, today is a reality. Thank you, Minister. Thank you, Minister. It contains the words of the Minister of Children and Adolescents. Let's see if we can talk to the mayor of UQI. He also mentioned that it will have its Kaip, the comprehensive care center. He's going to arrive here; we're going to enter another room to wait for the president. There's also the little pet that has his name. How are we going to get through? Excuse me, excuse me. Mara is the name of the pet. The first lady is introducing Mara and greeting her. The president of the Republic had a small incident. So, our friend Luis Aucedo, the images. Now everyone is in their place. President, First Lady, Madam Governor, Mr. Minister. Here I want to introduce you to Aunt Yami because she is going to tell us a story about the history of this beautiful city of Yaguarón. Look, we're going to listen to the children too. Let's go to Hello, how are you? Aunt Norma. Here's Uncle Walter. Hey, we Yuarolinos are really happy here with Mara, Bernardo is here too. And I want to tell you a brief story of what happened on Yamaró Hill. Several children were born there to a couple named Saan. And here we have Yas. Look, he's a beautiful boy, a blond boy, he has blue eyes, he also has a little cane. This little stick is part of the perfume and very tender. And the boys love to see Yastilla Yateré. Yastilla Teré. How do they live where to find the fruits, but what happens and they only appear after the meal? When we eat all the food, Yasuya Teres leaves the forest to look for the little friends, but those little friends cannot leave the house. Without permission, because Yasu wants to invite them to take the fruit and macearte to eat , for example, what are we going to do to go with them? Are we going to ask mom and dad for permission so they can accompany us? Alright ? Yes. What color are your eyes? Are they blue like the sky? And the color of her hair is Yes, let's do this. Yes. Let's do this. Yes. To tell you that we listened to the story with Uncle Santi, Aunt Leti, Aunt Norma, and Uncle Walter, right? Another thing. And also. Well, you see Mara here, you met Mara. Here are some little books that you can look at, read, and there you will find Mara, who is the main character, the main character of these little books called Voices of Our Land. In these little books you will find, look, these are for you to learn about our country, about the most important buildings we have in our country, our food, our flora, our fauna. This is how they have to read. And to each man you have a building, a temple, a very important church. Do you know which one it is? Yes, the one about reading, right? A very important church. That church has been around for years and is extremely important to our country. You know? Are you familiar with the third of truth? And here in this little book you can learn about other buildings in our country. Yes. And they have to read a lot. You read. Yes. Reciel Mara was reading them a little story where they were doing... what ? Chi la chipa. The chipa. Yes. Go ahead . You do see the little books he prepared for you. There you will find everything we eat, the most important buildings in our country. Yes, they have to read. Ale. Yes. I'll leave you here. Dale. Okay, very good. Thank you so much. The children in the playroom are visiting another room with the President of the Republic, the story of Mara. Others are also instantly the president of the Republic. Go to another of the rooms. Beware of the bear. Well, other rooms where the President of the Republic was at this time were in the playroom, books, stories, history of the city. where we heard that the children, boys and girls learn, know and above all share a moment of learning within the playroom, then visit the seedling rooms one, seedling two, the playroom at this moment When the president is going to go to the other point, to another of the sectors, another of the rooms here in the comprehensive early childhood care center. There is also a multi-purpose room in this place. We are currently in the recreation area. This is on the outskirts. If Saucedo or first it seems he's going to go to the breastfeeding room, if I'm not mistaken. Yes, to the breastfeeding room. First, the President of the Republic will go to the lactation room, then to the multipurpose room, and then to the dining room before continuing here where the President of the Republic's agenda will continue with the handover of homes and the photograph with the authorities. here in the city of Yahuarón, department of Paraguarí. We are talking about the Kaip Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Center, which is part of the national program Seeds of the Future, an initiative that seeks to provide comprehensive care to children during one of the most important stages of life. We are talking about the first 1000 days, that is what is also emphasized in that aspect, the first 1000 days and today Yaón joins this process with the opening of this new space that was conceived not only as a building, but as a place where children can grow, learn, play, receive care and fundamentally where families can find support. At this moment the president is in the breastfeeding area, then we have the multipurpose room and then the restrooms on this side, in this sector. After that, I think there's the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen/dining room. The deputy minister is accompanying us, as is Juan Carlos Baruja, and we are currently observing images of the recreation area, while the president remains in the lactation room also observing the machines. everything related to the work, or rather the services, that are being provided in that place. And now the President of the Republic will enter the multipurpose room. We're going in. The mothers are here, the focal cinema and SNBP. Empathy and relationships. Active listening and validation of the other. A dynamic that listens with filters. We observe on one of the screens that the participants come together in pairs and one of them tells us things, which we have to listen to. The photograph with the President of the Republic. A soft skills training that is something very fundamental to human life, because if life is soft, then one is already the ability to understand oneself, to communicate with the people who are close to one. Well, I want to say a word, we are really very happy to participate with you today, to share this day. This is a dream that Leti and I had since the beginning of the government. The aim of this is to support families. The playrooms are certainly prepared for children, but this is a support for the family. The family is the foundation of our society. It all starts with our family. That's why we thought about how to also support parents, especially young parents. And many times Leti and I, I always tell, we became parents at 17, there were many things that we did n't know, that we didn't understand, and it's not so pleasant when your mother-in-law comes to tell you how you have to raise your children, rather than giving lessons on how to raise them. Well, what we're looking for here is that, that parents can find a space where they can find answers, where they can be helped in the process of raising children, and also, with the collaboration of the National Service for Professional Promotion, hold training sessions so that mothers who know their children are here can train in a trade, they can... I think a cooking and baking course has already been done, we want to start gastronomy. That's how it is. So that idea, but it's about supporting the family, it's about supporting the mothers, the fathers, the grandparents too, because many times it's our grandparents whom we ask to take care of their grandmothers, right? So it 's also a support for grandmothers so that when the children leave the CIP they have more strength to take care of themselves because this is the most important stage in the world. It's those first months, those first years that we often think we shouldn't, we shouldn't, that it should n't fall into the stream, no, no. Obviously, he needs physical care, but he also needs tools for stimulation, growth, and development. So, when they get to school, they arrive in a different way, strengthened. And today, and it's really very emotional for me, because here in Yahuarón is where we started, we launched the Zero Hunger in Schools program, which is also an important support, not only for the children, but also for the mother. We were just meeting a mom who is a cook for the Hunger program and she told me, now not only can I work on the program, but now my little son can come here to be cared for and stimulated. So very soon, indeed. The other day, the minister and I visited the newly inaugurated Cambioto, because we both visited 25 mothers who were receiving their certificates from a bakery and pastry course and they told us that they were already selling cakes. Yes, first we were talking about those participants; they are interested, they are going to take the course, they are going to be kitchen assistants, which is a very complete course, it has many hours, they are going to be certified and then we are going to arrange so that they can know how to learn as well, but in the same way the training will be useful for them to know a little about food handling, because we know very well that the kitchen is a factory of health. So that they know and can provide it to their families as well. That's how it is. Yarles also said that this step is for you, not just for them, but for you too. Yesterday we participated in the opening of the Early Childhood Pedagogical Innovation Server with 23 other countries, and we are proud to offer these centers as an example. As S said yesterday, I don't think any other country has them; people in other countries are talking about doing this, and Paraguay is already doing it. This is the ninth center to be inaugurated. We even went to El Saco, Paraguay, to inaugurate one in Villahale, Tapúas, and Concepción, and there will be 50 this year. Fifty will be operating in the 17 departments of the country, and we will also have one in the capital. And we're really excited, aren't we? We believe that this, as its name suggests, is the seed of the future. This is where it all really begins. Take advantage. in the multipurpose room. The words of the President of the Republic, which also relate to the work, the strengthening and well, in that aspect also how the fathers, mothers and and take advantage of the space when the children are in good hands, are in good care, the parents have time to learn, to become professional with the we saw the National Service for Professional Promotion the SNPP headed by the general director José Cogliolo. Also present was the focal cinema with Alfredo Montelz. And well, what this process has to do with is not only care, not only this initiative focused on the children sector , but also learning, with this culture of support for parents. Minister Juan Carlos Baruja is leaving, as is Óscar Pereira. The authorities are now leaving this multipurpose room. Thank you so much. Thank you so much. It's not just about taking care of a child for a few hours a day. It's about supporting their growth and development by stimulating their abilities and taking care of their health. In that respect, it is important to ensure adequate nutrition and also to work with those who have the daily responsibility for raising children, mothers, fathers and caregivers in general. And that is precisely one of the characteristics that differentiates these centers. Kaip integrates different services in one space, seeking to provide families with tools and support that contribute to the comprehensive development of their children. And we observed President Santiago Peña touring one of the areas designated for children. There are several areas that are currently being developed, and I was telling the president that this sector or this space, this multipurpose room, is not only for children, but also for parents; spaces prepared for this purpose, and when we talk about early childhood, we are talking about a crucial stage. The first years of life are fundamental for the cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of children. That is why early stimulation, nutrition, health check-ups and family support are part of this model of care that is currently being provided. And surely one of the most important images of this day is precisely seeing the children occupying these spaces that were built. thinking specifically about them, about boys and girls, and we talk about spaces with wings, spaces out here too . This will have an important dimension as time goes on. And the president said that other countries are already looking at what Paraguay is doing in that regard with the Kaip. The dining room is missing. We have the dining room already towards the end when the first lady of the nation also comes. The photograph with the first lady and the concept of these centers is a fundamental part or a fundamental idea that early childhood requires comprehensive care. That's why the name of the Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Center, Caipi, refers to spaces prepared for children so they can develop. And when we talk about early childhood, we are talking about a fundamental, important, and decisive stage. The first years of life are fundamental, and we talk about and observe infrastructure because an infrastructure can be modern, it can have spacious rooms, it can have equipment, but it finally acquires meaning when it becomes a living space, used for families, for the children of the community. And for the effect, or the effect is what is being achieved, the desired effect is being achieved. And as the Minister of Children and Adolescents, Walter Gutiérrez, told us, that moment of seeing it in a model and then seeing it become a reality today is indescribable. That's what Minister Walter Gutiérrez told us. Yesterday in San Estanislado, the eighth kaipi of the Seeds of the Future program was enabled and Hoyón becomes the next point of expansion. The government announced that the program aims to progressively expand to 50 centers distributed throughout the country. The president is currently entering the Civil Registry, in another of the rooms. Civil Registry. And a fundamental element also appears : the attention is not designed exclusively for children. This is the message left by each of the caipis we have visited, because the family is also part of this model, because accompanying a child also means accompanying those who raise them, the parents. That's the message that's left behind. That's why these centers include spaces where mothers, fathers, We're going to bother the Minister of Public Works. Minister, good morning. Accompanying a double feature, huh? Yes, double entry, right? Did you see how many twins there are here? No, we haven't seen it yet. Well, I've already seen about four pairs of twins here. And so our KBIs were born yesterday and today in double measure. Yesterday in Senían, today in Yauarón, is the ninth of this wonderful program that focuses on the children of our country. And what we also noticed, Minister, is not only the message conveyed by these Kaipics, with the attention given to the children, but also the peace of mind given to parents, mothers, fathers, look, to moms, dads, grandmothers, grandfathers, because you know that it takes a village to raise a child , right? And it's truly a job that we do with so much heart. These are projects that have such a great purpose: to give a safe space to children in early childhood, who are the treasure of every family in Paraguay. And to hear the testimonies, right?, of the mothers, first and foremost, who have the opportunity to return to the workplace thanks to being able to leave their children, their little ones, their treasures, in a place where they will be cared for with love, which is the most important thing, in a safe place, stimulated, where they will have their little friends, their first little friends. Uh, it's really very motivating and of course we also learn the story of the dads who also accompany the upbringing and I was just talking to a grandfather. He is the one who will bring them back, he will allow his daughter to return to her studies and to go out to work. She has three grandchildren and they're going to be here on the channel. As the president said, the right to identity is in the civil registry. Uh, it's a center for families and it's not very full, is it? As I was saying , I am very proud of this, but knowing that we are working together, these are comprehensive care centers for the children of the country and we are doing the same with educational facilities. The Ministry of Public Works is targeting not only Caipis, construction projects, parks, and various other projects. Likewise, we are developing projects with a very deep social purpose beyond our missionary work, which includes roads and connectivity. Today we are carrying out important interventions, three riverfront projects in Villa, in the city of Concepción, and in the city of Pilar. These are not only coastal defenses, but also new spaces for our cities to face the river, to stop turning their backs on it, and for citizens to have quality spaces, quality public spaces, where they can meet, where they can do sports, where they can spend time with their families. We know that with infrastructure we also bring happiness and quality of life to every citizen. And well, as I said, that adds up, right?, to the thousands of kilometers we're covering. New rigid pavement throughout the country with national industry, national materials and rural roads. We are launching a program that the Ministry of Public Works has been implementing. When the President of the Republic, I don't know if the President has already entered the dining room or is about to enter the dining room or waiting room. We toured these 350 m² from seed one, seed two and seed three. We also passed by the vice minister Juan Marcelo Fernández. several authorities. The mayor of Yahuarón had it, I think he's no longer here, but he accompanied a large part of the inauguration, and not only the inauguration, but also the delivery of this CAPI, the mayor of Yahuar. In fact, departmental and municipal authorities are present here, as you already know and hear, to care for children, as we are currently in the living room or the kitchen, rather. It would also be good to know the menu of the day. This is managed by age. Uh, it needs to be clarified, this is managed by age, by schedules. The room, as we observe, is properly occupied. There are several children inside this living room, kitchen, and dining room, because there is also the kitchen area to one side, usually on the left side, and then the rooms, tables, and chairs for the children, also taking care of their food. That is why these centers include spaces where mothers, fathers and caregivers can receive guidance and participate in workshops related to parenting, nutrition, health, stimulation and other aspects related to child development. In other words, the goal is for the growth and tools generated within KAPI to also reach homes, not just remain in this place, not just remain in the comprehensive early childhood care center, but also be replicated in homes in some way. The president was leaving. Now, think carefully about your question, because one question per media outlet is better, otherwise we'll monopolize the conversation. Well, we are happy in Yahu's city, they are super proud. There are still 41 just like this one that are being built and we're going to finish it before the end of the year. So I'm really very grateful that you're coming. I hope they took good pictures, testimonies from the parents, from the grandparents. We have a civil registry office, a Ministry of Health office, a school psychologist, and a training room for parents. Because, like me, who became a father young at 17, I often didn't know much, and Leti didn't like it when Mom told her, "My daughter, this is how you have to take care of your son. I know if I took away three boys, and it's not pleasant, is it?" So, I'm really happy to participate, and now I'm ready to answer the question that the other side is asking today, with Aliana, who is asking to be allowed to choose, in this case, her vice president, or with Mr. Horacio Cte, who already says who the vice president will be. And that's the dispute. Olimpia fans, Cerro Porteño fans, Colorado Party members, Liberals, government supporters, dissidents, government supporters, opposition members. We're constantly looking for what divides us. Where do I stand? I stand for the truth, which is what unites us, and what unites us today as a political party is the list. One. The famous "we are all one." So today my position is "we are all one." We are just two weeks away from municipal elections here in the city of Yahuarón. 21 years of Liberal government. We are holding a primary. The opposition isn't holding one. We are on our own. And we have a great candidate, César Riquelme, a great young man who we want to be elected here in Yahuarón. The same is happening in 262 other cities in Paraguay. We have our candidate in Asunción, Camilo Pérez. Today, for me, as I've always said, the political priority, if we're going to ask politically, in terms of movements, " where are you?" I am on the side of the candidates on list one. There are 263 candidates. There are 2,800 candidates for municipal boards, and often the media, which seeks to deepen differences, to generate discord, are looking at that and saying, "Hey, she's going to Europe." And so my response is that we want to prioritize [the candidates] because I believe that doesn't add up. And I believe it subtracts, and I'm here to add and multiply, not to subtract and divide . In fact, I abhor divisions. That's what the Colorado Party manifesto says. Concord, concord is a concept that must be proclaimed by all Paraguayans. Imagine, just a few days ago we were celebrating the 139th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado Party. The Colorado Party was founded on the reconstruction of the nation. General Bernardino Caballero spoke of concord, where divisions were abhorred. Well, I'm on that side. Mr. President, let's do an exercise. If we have a podium today, on the podium is you, Pedro Aliana, the party president. Why do you think this division exists, or why do you think that today there is Peñaism, Cartism, Alianaism? Because the truth is, there is nothing outside the Colorado Party. We would love for political struggles to be discussed in other political parties, which are unfortunately absent. The debate doesn't exist. A politician outside the Colorado Party. And after June 7th, when the Nor Colorado movement won 90% of the vote, we realize that the debate and confrontation within the Colorado Party also ended, right? The insults, but the ideas within the Colorado Party. The party, the non-Colorado movement, is now the hegemonic, majority movement, so the tension is concentrated. That's natural, but calmly, because if it comes up every now and then that you supposedly mentioned this yesterday, and I'm asking you the follow-up question, right? And you took the question away from Mati, didn't you ? I took office on August 15, 2023. I mentioned this, but it wasn't very clear. Since that day, many people wanted division within the Colorado Party and within the Honor Colorado movement. And I rejected that. Imagine, newly elected president with all the prerogatives, the constitutional mandate, the popular validation of the vote. And I didn't fall for that because that's the game they're playing to divide us now. And it makes no sense. Three years later, you also exhausted all options after yesterday's meeting with the Vice President and Mr. Horacio Cartes. The rumor then arose that they left the party, that Cartes even kicked Aliana out of his house in the Colorado movement, since the Peña faction officially emerged. What position does Repit have? Tomati, didn't you hear the same question you just asked me? But, but, but, but, about the rumors, I didn't find any statement. I didn't find it; that's not the information I have. Of course. What do you mean, no? Of course, the movement is a huge movement today, and today our candidate of the movement, what they are expecting from the great national leaders, is that we focus our energy and attention on the municipal elections. So I think I really celebrate that there is freedom of the press, there is freedom of expression. You can do all the analyses that are important. Scenario A, scenario B, scenario C. But reality matters. Reality is what we create with our actions, right? Today I am here It's an act of government, but it 's also, in a way, a political undertaking. You heard my speech, I don't hide anything, right? So now I'm going to Cay to hand over houses, and I 'm proud, I'm proud of the work we're doing. There's still a lot to do . Of course, I'm the first to say there's still a lot to do. I'm not satisfied, but thank God I'm not satisfied because I want to do more. So, Mr. President, today Pedro Ariana continues to be the presidential candidate for the Colorado Party and will continue to be for you. Yes. You have a vice-presidential candidate. You have your vice-presidential candidate. Marcos. I was a candidate. I was a pre-candidate for President of the Republic in 2022, and I made the decision to choose my running mate, and I'm happy. Today I tell you, three years later, it's one of the greatest satisfactions I've had in my life to have built a genuine relationship, a relationship that builds, that truly seeks to break that old myth that the president had to fight with his vice president. So Ariana has the right to choose his representative. Absolutely. Thank you very much, everyone. We're waiting to see who can deliver the message, a final message to all Colorado Party members. There's a civic day. This is an opportunity, this is a privilege that Ah gives us. Work for the party and everything, and I 'm sure there will still be a lot to do. Mr. President, a Cartista senator said that the turbulence within the Colorado Party arose after this request for information from a group of Cartista senators to the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) precisely regarding... Well, can you deny or confirm this situation? No, I absolutely do not believe that's what it is . I believe that's a creation of some media outlet. There's a dispute over an international arbitration, and there's no prosecutor, no president. No, what do you mean there's no prosecutor? But one was officially appointed as interim. No, he intervened. No, no, no. Absolutely. And in the words of the President of the Republic, thank you very much. Thank you very much. These are moments of rest, always in the department of Paraguarí, to continue with your agenda. There's already a housing handover with the Minister of Urban Development, Housing and Habitat, Engineer Juan Carlos Baruja. This concludes The presidential activity here in the city of Yahuarón, Paraguari Department. Photographs are being taken with the President of the Republic. Here's an image of the President in front of the CAIP, the Comprehensive Care Center. We'll continue shortly with our regular programming. You took a photograph with the President. Well, that's enough for now; we're here for the housing handover. Now the President of the Republic is leaving, accompanied by the Governor of the Ninth Department, Norma Sarate de Morges. We'll continue with our programming.