Alberto Fernández remembered Juan Domingo Perón. / Photo: capture TV
President Alberto Fernández considered that Peronist Loyalty Day is a special date for Justicialism but at the same time it constitutes a “property of all Argentines”, and highlighted the “incorporation” of workers into society carried out by Juan Domingo Peron.
The president expressed himself in these terms when leading the inauguration ceremony of the completion of the Ezeiza-Cañuelas highway where the announcement of five works with a total investment of 2,800 million pesos is made.
Fernández called to “not give up” the Peronist ideologyevoking the 77th anniversary of October 17, 1945, and advocated “taking” Juan Domingo Perón’s maxims that “doing is better than saying and realizing is better than promising.”
The mandatary He also pointed out that his management touched “a unique time in history, because having governed a highly indebted country in the midst of a pandemic and then having a war ensue is not easy.”
The President warned that “if a society develops in favor of a few, that is a scam.”
The President cuts the inauguration ribbon accompanied by part of his cabinet. Photo: Daniel Davobe
“Growth needs to reach everyone and, for that, a present State is needed that is capable of adequately distributing that wealth that is generated. That is why we are proud Peronists,” Fernández stressed.
On the other hand, announced that in the “next few days” a bonus will be granted to “reach the most marginalized and neglected sectors” and that the “investment in machines and tools” will be renewed for workers of the popular economy.
In this regard, he also requested “do not back down and do not lower any of the flags” and assured that “work is being done every day” to see how “the inflationary issue” is rearranged.
Fernández also criticized former president Mauricio Macri for seeking to “end all workers’ rights.” and asked “not to be confused” after the efforts during the pandemic, warning that a society can never be made “by restricting rights.”
Ministers Sergio Massa (Economy), Gabriel Katopodis (Public Works), Victoria Tolosa Paz (Social Development), Jaime Perczyk (Education) and Alexis Guerrera (Transport) are present, who will be joined by Governors Axel Kicillof (Buenos Aires ), Gustavo Bordet (Entre Ríos), Sergio Ziliotto (La Pampa) and Ricardo Quintela (La Rioja), as officially reported.
The President, during the act, inaugurates the completion of the Ezeiza – Cañuelas Highway, work that began in February 2022 and ended in October, with an investment of $811 million and it is the first of the former Public-Private Participation scheme (PPP) to be inaugurated.
Governor Axel Kicillof, present at the event. / Photo: capture TV
It consisted of the reconstruction of 4.7 kilometers of the descending roadway with a “2+2” configuration, lanes 3.65 meters wide, paved shoulders on both sides, a central flower bed, signage and horizontal demarcation.
Likewise, the renovation of the La Pérgola Bridge roadway was included, which was closed to traffic due to the deterioration of the pavement.
Other works inaugurated
On the other hand, Financing will be announced for the Valorization of the Eva Perón Homelocated in Almirante Brown, Province of Buenos Aires.
It is a long-stay residence for the comprehensive care of the elderly, located in the town of Burzaco and will consist of the adaptation, modernization, expansion and enhancement of this long-stay residence, which has the capacity to provide comprehensive care to 72 older people who do not have social work or resources to access these benefits.
Press conference during the opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Davobe
It is the only long-term residence in the country built between 1946 and 1952 that is still in operation and retains its original architectural style.
It was inaugurated on October 17, 1948 by Eva Perón, after the Foundation she presided over acquired the facilities, which belonged to the German Welfare Society, to expand them and improve benefits, with spaces for recreation, leisure, and entertainment. comprehensive health care.
It is estimated that the bidding process will begin in January 2023, and that the works will begin in April 2023 and end in October 2024.
6,550 square meters will be intervened to finish the intensive care block, execute the integral improvement
of the existing installations and other complementary works that will allow the complete operation of the institution.
The President also will start the General Acha Urban Crossing Work on National Route 152, in the Pampas town of General Acha.
Alberto Fernández, Axel Kicillof and Sergio Massa, during the opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Davobe
The work, which has an investment of $580 millionbegan in May 2022 and estimates completion in May 2023.
It will also be part of the act the inauguration of Kindergarten No. 88 in the Virgen del Valle neighborhood, in the capital of La Rioja.
The work, which began in July 2021 and ended in October 2022, had an investment of $47.3 million and will allow the inclusion of 120 girls and boys, 60 for each shift.
Finally, the work of the Bus Terminal of the city of Villaguay, province of Entre Ríos will be presented
It consists of the renovation of the terminal for a total investment of $175 million, through improvement tasks such as the completion of architectural works, internal and external streets and sidewalks, furniture and signage, provision and installation of photovoltaic panels, fixtures and lighting, among others. others.
