© Marcos Zegers
Metro Chile
After announcing the extension of the Labor IFE and the Subsidio Protege, the President Sebastian Pinera He dedicated a few words to the citizens, referring to the complicated last years of his government and his early departure from office.
“Mire, I have a few days left as President of Chile, but you have a lifetime ahead of you”, the president began to close the activity.
“I want to tell you that I feel proud as President for the way in which Chileans have been able to face these times of adversitywith courage and resilience”, he valued.
“I am sure that with that same attitude we will know how to face future challenges”, he finished.
The contribution of the State
Seconds before the message, President Sebastián Piñera delved into the IFE Laboral and the rest of the social aid delivered during the pandemic, ensuring that they are not isolated measures and valuing the efforts of the State to be able to deliver them to the families.
“These benefits that we are extending today are not isolated benefits, They are part of a Social Protection Network, which we built together and which has allowed us to accompany, support and bring relief to more than 17 million compatriots“, he claimed.
Likewise, he highlighted that “Never before has the State reached so many Chileans, with direct contributions, in order to help families in the most difficult moment of the pandemic”.
“And I think the families know it, because the effort of the family has been magnificent, but also the help they have received from the State and that has allowed them to continue protecting their loved ones,” he added.