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Bolivian Minister of Public Works Honored by Armed Forces
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Bolivian Minister of Public Works Honored by Armed Forces

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Public Works Minister Mauricio Zamora received a "medal for distinguished services" from the Bolivian Armed Forces.
  • The recognition was presented during the institution's 201st anniversary.
  • Zamora is considered an active and well-valued minister in President Rodrigo Paz's cabinet.

Bolivian Minister of Public Works, Services, and Housing, Mauricio Zamora, received a significant honor this week: a decoration from the Armed Forces for his "distinguished services."

The award was presented by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Vรญctor Hugo Balderrama, as part of the institution's 201st-anniversary celebrations. According to the Armed Forces' regulations, the Commander-in-Chief has the authority to bestow the "medal for distinguished services" to recognize outstanding contributions to the military.

Zamora is noted as one of the most active and highly regarded ministers within President Rodrigo Paz's cabinet. His recognition highlights his perceived positive impact and engagement during his tenure.

The new cycle that Bolivia is beginning requires the commitment of all: national government, deputies, senators, governors, mayors, social sectors, and above all, every citizen.

โ€” Mauricio ZamoraMinister Zamora's statement on national commitment.

In a recent social media post, the decorated minister emphasized the need for collective commitment in Bolivia's new phase. He stated, "The new cycle that Bolivia is beginning requires the commitment of all: national government, deputies, senators, governors, mayors, social sectors, and above all, every citizen."

Zamora added that this process, under President Rodrigo Paz's leadership, is crucial for the "reconstruction of the homeland." He called for unity among Bolivians, urging them to set aside differences to work towards a shared goal: building a country with greater opportunities, stability, development, and hope.

This process, led by our president Rodrigo Paz, is part of the reconstruction of the homeland. It is time to unite Bolivians, setting aside differences to work with a single purpose: to build a country with more opportunities, stability, development, and hope.

โ€” Mauricio ZamoraMinister Zamora's call for unity and national reconstruction.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.