Sanchez Ceren’s Inauguration Ceremony the most austere in the history of El Salvador
The cost of the official inauguration of the Government of president-elect Salvador Sanchez Ceren this coming June 1 has been reduced to $983,000, Roberto Lorenzana, new Secretary of Economic Affairs, said yesterday.
At first it, the Legislature had approved $1,404,970 for the official ceremony. But Sanchez Ceren said that that was too high, and unacceptable for country like El Salvador and instructed the transition team to reduce the costs.
Lorenzana also confirmed that the inauguration act will be held at El Salvador’s International Convention Center. After that, a popular gathering will take place in which Sanchez Ceren will share with fellow Salvadorans the beginning of his Administration.
With the 30% reduction in the budget ordered by Sanchez Ceren, the act will become the most austere presidential inauguration in the history of El Salvador, well below the $2 million average of the past 5 inauguration ceremonies. Tags: english , press
