Johanna Ortega; “I want a fair and supportive Paraguay”

Johanna Ortega, candidate for deputy for the Concertación, is 35 years old, from Asuncion, born in the Barrio Obrero and a fan of Cerro Porteño. She recognizes herself as a big fan of her club. Her family is made up of her mother, her father, and her four siblings, all minors (one girl and three boys).

Between 1994 and 2005 he lived in Ciudad del Este and between 2007 and 2008 he lived in Buenos Aires. In Argentina she was studying medicine for two years at the University of Buenos Aires but decided to change careers and returned to the country. In addition to medicine, he studied political science, although he is currently in the process of presenting his thesis.

He decided to run for mayor of Asunción last year because he believes that young people and women should hold positions in politics. “Above all, people who are not normally in politics must occupy spaces, that was my main motivation, in addition to having the support of a team of young people who gave impetus to my campaign,” she said.

1. What is your main character trait?

Perseverance.

2. What quality do you appreciate most in a man?

The loyalty.

3. And in a woman?

Sisterhood (solidarity between women).

4. What do you expect from your friends?

May they always be with me.

5. Your main flaw?

The anxiety of wanting changes immediately. Want things instantly.

6. Your favorite occupation?

Reading, I am very monothematic, always about politics. Read speeches by former presidents. I look for speeches of political references and I read. An example is the speech of General Liber Seregni when he founded the Broad Front, he was a Uruguayan soldier.

7. Your ideal of happiness?

My ideal of happiness has to do with a fairer and more supportive Paraguay.

8. What would be your greatest misfortune?

Losing my parents.

9. What would you like to be?

Republic President.

10. In which country would you like to live?

In Paraguay always.

11. Your favorite color?

Violet.

12. The flower that you like the most?

Carnation.

13. The bird you prefer?

Pitogue.

14. Your favorite prose authors?

Mario Benedetti.

15. Your poets?

Mario Benedetti and Eduardo Galeano.

16. A fictional hero?

Batman.

17. A heroine?

Wonder Woman.

18. Your favorite musician?

Joaquin Sabina.

19. Your favorite painter?

Pablo Picasso.

20. Your real life hero?

My father.

21. Your favorite name?

Amanda. I have a friend named that. In general I like it and because of a song by Víctor Jara that she is called; “I remember you Amanda”.

22. What other people’s habit can’t you stand?

The mess.

23. What do you hate the most?

The dishonesty.

24. A historical figure that makes you feel bad?

Alfredo Stroessner.

25. A feat of arms that you admire?

None because I am a pacifist.

26. What virtue would you like to possess?

The peace of mind to accept does not happen so soon. The passivity.

27. How would you like to die?

asleep.

28. What is the most common state of your mood?

I am almost always cheerful. I always wake up positive.

29. What defects inspire you the most indulgence?

All shortcomings can be forgiven, as long as people are willing to change. I usually try not to judge anyone.

30. Do you have a maxim?

“We were, we are, we will be a construction force, workers in the construction of the homeland of the future”, Uruguayan General Liber Seregni.}

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DATA SHEET

Full name: Johanna Paola Ortega Ghiringhelli.

Place of birth: Asuncion, Paraguay.

Date of Birth: 06-12-1987.

Place of primary, secondary and university studies: Primary and Secondary: Ciudad del Este / University students: Asunción.

Family (married or single and number of children): Single, with a boyfriend and two children of the heart that I love.

Positions held in the public function: Elective No. Administrative assistant (2009-2015).

Hobbies: cook.