Paraguayan union Sitrande calls protest against new Energy Ministry plan

A Paraguayan labor union is mobilizing against a government initiative to establish a new Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Hydrocarbons. The National Electricity Administration's Workers' Union (Sitrande) announced a protest outside the ANDE headquarters on August 25th, citing concerns over a bill unexpectedly added to the Chamber of Deputies' agenda.

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We cannot remain relaxed and still in the face of such a grave threat.

Sitrande's general secretary, Adolfo Villalba, stated that the proposed legislation is not the executive's version but one previously introduced by various deputies. Despite this distinction, the union expressed "generalized concern" among workers nationwide about the government's plan to create the new ministry and a sector regulatory body. Villalba warned against complacency, calling the move a "grave threat."

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do not throw away 30 years of history in the institution

The union is urging its members to postpone any non-urgent travel to the interior of the country to ensure maximum participation in the demonstration. Sitrande also directly addressed the ANDE leadership, demanding they not "throw away 30 years of history" and reminding them that the institution is "the people's heritage" and should serve them, not "opportunists" seeking personal gain before leaving power.

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is the patrimony of the people and must be at the service of the same, and not of opportunists who want to take advantage of their moment to close businesses before leaving power