President Correa to participate in swearing-in ceremonies for elected officials today at San Blas park

President Rafael Correa will be in Cuenca today for the swearing-in ceremony of new Cuenca mayor Paul Granda and other elected officials.

The ceremony begins at 11 in San Blas Park with the traditional shamanic cleansing and blessing followed by the unveiling of a plaque by members of Good Shepherd monastery. Correa will speak at 1:00.

Following the president’s remarks the ceremony continues on the grounds of the Incan temple at Pumapungo, behind the Banco Central Museum.

Photo caption: President Rafael Correa