Asunción, Agencia IP.- During the Hispanic Inaugural Ball, Mexican actor and producer Eduardo Verástegui recognized President Santiago Peña for his government’s efforts and Paraguay’s dedication to protecting children and adolescents.
Peña took the stage at Verástegui’s invitation, using the opportunity to reaffirm his commitment to freedom and democracy.
«This is a great moment not only for the United States but for the entire Western Hemisphere, for the Americas,» he said, referring to the beginning of Donald Trump’s second presidency, set to start on Monday, January 20.
The gala, organized by the Hispanic Association in the United States, also featured Argentine President Javier Milei, whom Peña commended for his efforts «in the great battle you are fighting» in his country.
«These ideas we are defending alongside Javier (Milei), defended by Trump and other great leaders, must be upheld with even greater strength today because more freedom will always bring more progress,» Peña concluded.
The Hispanic Inaugural Ball celebrated the start of Trump’s presidency. It brought together figures from the new U.S. administration, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State.
Agreement between Sounds of Freedom and the Paraguayan State
On January 10, Eduardo Verástegui visited Paraguay to sign cooperation agreements between his foundation, Sounds of Freedom, and Paraguay’s Executive and Legislative branches to eradicate child trafficking. The foundation assists child victims of trafficking and supports their reunification with their families.
The agreement establishes a «commitment to joint work with the Sounds of Freedom foundation, promoting concrete actions within civil society to raise awareness, prevent, and protect children.» It also includes collaboration between the private and public sectors, civil organizations, and institutions to prevent, care for, and rehabilitate victims and strengthen organizations involved in combating this crime, Verástegui stated in a Facebook post.