The Chamber of Deputies ratified in part its version of the bill, “Approving the General Budget of the Nation for the fiscal year 2023.” A total of 53 deputies voted in favor of ratification, one voted against and there were eight abstentions.
RATIFICATION
The Chamber of Deputies ratified its approved version with some modifications that consisted of leaving the increases established for health personnel approved by the senators.
The General Budget of the Nation (PGN) approved in the Senate that was adopted in deputies establishes an increase of G. 58 billion for Health with resources from bonds and reprogramming for the same amount to finance a salary increase of G. 400 thousand in average for a total of 42,792 target personal links, both permanent and contracted. This will be applied from September of next year.
It also contemplates the professionalization of the nursing career, which will benefit 1,308 personnel. Salary leveling for 3,429 doctors, salary staggering for 198 doctors at the National Cancer Hospital, among other aspects.
SIGHTSEEING
Walter Harms, national deputy for “Honor Colorado”, in turn requested that the text of the Senate be included in article 229. This grants a contribution to the municipalities that host the Jesuit ruins. Jesus, Trinidad and Saint Cosmas and Damien and Trinidad. “We have seen diplomats go to visit that place. The money is in the Treasury box but it cannot be disbursed because there is no law. We want them to receive these resources that correspond to them, “he said. This was supported by deputies Hugo Capurro and Édgar Ortiz and finally included as part of the modifications in addition to those related to health already mentioned.
RAMIREZ
Hugo Ramírez, national deputy for the ruling party, urged the Senate to respect what was approved by the Lower House, since this PGN serves the most needy sectors and does not exceed the established limits.
“The only thing that cannot be skimped is related to health and education,” he said.
