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Asunción candidate Camilo Pérez uses social aid to seek votes
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Asunción candidate Camilo Pérez uses social aid to seek votes

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Camilo Pérez, a candidate for mayor of Asunción, conducted a "Camilo in your neighborhood" event offering free medical, dental, and veterinary services in the Viñas Cue area.
  • This initiative, part of his campaign for the October municipal elections, has visited several underserved neighborhoods in Asunción throughout August.
  • Pérez stated that these activities aim to provide tangible solutions and improve residents' quality of life, with the goal of expanding such programs if elected.

Asunción mayoral candidate Camilo Pérez (ANR) brought social assistance to residents of Viñas Cue over the weekend, offering medical, dental, and veterinary care for pets. This event marked the final of five "Camilo in your neighborhood" activities held across the capital's most neglected areas during August.

The initiative, designed to garner votes for the October municipal elections, combines social services with sports activities. Services provided include ophthalmological and clinical consultations, hairdressing, aesthetic treatments, and veterinary care. Previous events this month took place in San Cayetano (Cateura), Bañado Sur, Bañado Norte, and Zeballos Cué. The campaign reported that over 7,000 residents participated, and approximately 600 pets received veterinary attention.

Camilo in your neighborhood has become a tradition. People expect it because we know there is great need, and when one can help, they should do so with generosity and empathy, thinking of others.

— Camilo PérezMayoral candidate Camilo Pérez described the purpose and reception of his community outreach program.

Residents in these neighborhoods are considered among the most underserved in the capital, often seeing political candidates only during election periods. Pérez's campaign highlighted that all services were provided by volunteer professionals and supported by donations from the private sector. "Camilo in your neighborhood has become a tradition. People expect it because we know there is great need, and when one can help, they should do so with generosity and empathy, thinking of others," Pérez stated.

Pérez emphasized that these initiatives aim to create a concrete impact on people's quality of life. "The real difference lies in how we can bring solutions and services that help improve the life of every citizen. And this doesn't end here: the experience of 'Camilo in your neighborhood' also allows us to think about how to transform and expand these types of actions from a future municipal government," he added.

The real difference lies in how we can bring solutions and services that help improve the life of every citizen. And this doesn't end here: the experience of 'Camilo in your neighborhood' also allows us to think about how to transform and expand these types of actions from a future municipal government.

— Camilo PérezPérez explained the impact of his community initiatives and their potential influence on future municipal governance.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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