Leaving it all on the field: Former Artigas mayor Pablo Caram appointed Cecoed director

Pablo Caram, the former mayor of Artigas, has taken on a new role as the director of the Departmental Emergency Coordination Center (Cecoed). Caram, who served as mayor from 2015 to 2024, recently resigned from the National Party following a conviction related to irregularities in overtime payments during his tenure. Despite this, he has been appointed to lead the emergency response efforts in the department.

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In the time I was mayor, we were always aware, we had important floods in 2015, we were permanently monitoring the situation.

Caram stated that his experience as mayor, particularly during significant flood events in 2015, has prepared him for the responsibilities of his new position. He acknowledged the challenging period ahead, citing meteorological reports predicting heavy rains due to the "El Niño" phenomenon. "The meteorological reports are not encouraging, and it is a job that we will do in the best possible way, leaving everything on the field," Caram told Clic Regional.

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The meteorological reports are not encouraging, and it is a job that we will do in the best possible way, leaving everything on the field.

He expressed gratitude to the current mayor, Emiliano Soravilla, for the trust placed in him. Caram plans to meet with all Cecoed members on Thursday to coordinate preparations for anticipated difficult events. He emphasized that this role is one of trust and that he is not considering a return to politics, viewing this as an opportunity to contribute his skills and dedication to public service. Caram also reflected on past flood situations, noting the hardship faced by affected residents and stressing the importance of fulfilling his duty to the people.

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There is no way to return, this is a way of trying to contribute knowledge, and I know that I have the capacity for work, dedication, and effort.