Manta, also known as the Pacific Gate, was the meeting point between Pedro Arrojo from Spain, a member of the Base Team of the 2nd World March and Jacqueline Venegas who, together with Alberto Benavides, Thomas Burgos from Ecuador and Santiago from Argentina, they accompanied in the different activities that were prepared during their stay in one of the most important ports in the country.
His first stop was Radio Gaviota.
Jacqueline Venegas and two journalists spoke with the former deputy in the General Parliament in Zaragoza and winner of the Nobel Prize for the Environment about the objectives of the World March.
They were received by Agustín Intriago Quijano, mayor of Manta
For his part, the lawyer Agustín Intriago Quijano, mayor of the city of Manta, received them in his office where they were able to exchange ideas and took the opportunity to present the proposal for nuclear disarmament, education in environmental remediation and a culture of Peace for children and young people. The meeting lasted an hour.
Meanwhile, 312 students of the Admiral H. Nelson Educational Unit of Montecristi Canton They were eagerly awaiting them to present their murals and figures about Peace, as well as human symbols. The students were very happy for such an important visit.
Finally, they attended the communities of the Niño Jesús ecclesial parish of the Manta canton, there they shared with the members of the World Without Wars and Violence Association who work in the dining rooms where food is prepared for Venezuelan migrants and the most deprived people in the sector. .
It is important to mention that children and adolescents are awarded to continue studying.
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