Statement From DIF Vallarta on Respect for Ethnic Groups Mauricio Lira Camacho - NoticiasPV
go to original August 10, 2022

The president of the System for the Integral Development of the Family, DIF, Mrs. María de Jesús López Delgado, pronounced in favor of the indigenous people to whom she said, "Puerto Vallarta, this is your home, feel happy and safe."

Tuesday morning at the Lazaro Cardenas Park, municipal and DIF authorities led the ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples.

Lopez Delgado, who spoke at the event, said it is an honor to kick off the activities for the International Day of Indigenous Peoples.

Welcome to this event of utmost importance for all, "I ask for a round of applause."

On this date we seek to persevere, the importance of recognizing the different ethnic groups that represent our origins, today through our program of indigenous groups, in the DIF we commemorate the eradication of discrimination against this sector, but above all, to share the cultural richness of each ethnic group.

In recognition of your individual and collective rights, "this is your home, feel happy and safe."

With more confidence that you will always have the doors open to receive you as you deserve, said the head of DIF.

"We are here to serve them with a variety of support such as food, management, counseling and health.

Let's enjoy and learn from the traditions of everything we see today for the community.

They bring us the essence of their ethnic groups, I invite you to continue working, that we have respect for all.

In this way we will continue to unite hearts."

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This article was translated from Spanish using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process.

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