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The Secretary of Social Communication of the Presidency said at conference that the money used in food in a Baby Shower made of presidential house will be reintegrated.
Santiago Palomo, Secretary of Social Communication of the Presidency, at a press conference this March 26. (Free Press Photo: YouTube)
This March 26, the Secretary of Social Communication of the Presidency, Santiago Palomo, said in conference that the money used to feed a Baby Shower which was held at Casa Presidential It will be reinstated by decision of President Bernardo Arévalo.
At a press conference, Palomo indicated that the expenses of that event were paid directly by the First Lady. Previously, the records of the Ministry of Administrative and Security Affairs (SAAS) They pointed out that 130 people would have participated in the activity and that the entity spent Q1.318.64 in ingredients For breakfast.
“The president has made the decision to reintegrate money Used for food, which is provided to personnel in this type of event, and also verify the procedures to generate greater containment of spending, “said Palomo.
Palomo said that there has been “confusion” and “misinformation” on the subject, and listed aspects such as information on the space where the Baby Shower, as well as different amounts that have been mentioned regarding food expenses.
The activity was carried out on March 1. Initially, the secretary of the SAAS, when questioned, said that it could be an error in the information. Subsequently, one of the advisors said it was a family dinner, Until finally the activity was recognized, although it was not explained if it was requested by President Bernardo Arévalo.
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