00:01Pope Leo XIV called on Argentina
00:05to protect the most vulnerable people
00:07and placed attention on those with disabilities
00:10at the heart of his message
00:12during his first full day in the country on Monday.
00:15The Pontiff visited Cotolengo Don Orione,
00:18a care center located south of Buenos Aires,
00:21whose work has been affected by the austerity measures
00:24of Javier Millet's government.
00:26Because you can help us not forget
00:31what is the foundation of the dignity of each human being
00:36and what is really important in life.
00:40The progress of a nation is also measured
00:45by the welcome that knows to dispense
00:48to all persons with disabilities
00:51and special needs.
00:56The message is sent in a context of tension
00:58between the Argentine government
01:00and the organizations working in this field.
01:03Last year, Congress overturned Millet's veto of a law
01:07that provided for an increase in funds for this sector.
01:10However, the executive has resisted implementing it,
01:14arguing that it could put at risk the fiscal balance achieved.
01:17The Papal visit also comes just a few days before the Senate
01:21is due to study a draft bill
01:23that seeks to reserve funds for disability benefits
01:27in next year's budget.
01:29Millet opposes this initiative.
01:30Thank you for the position of the state.
