La Vega distinguishes General Juan Pablo Ferreira Verás and Colonel Rafael Guillermo Guzmán Chomalí as Adoptive Sons
The City Council of the municipality of La Vega held a solemn ceremony to grant the titles of Adoptive and Meritorious Son to General Juan Pablo Ferreira Verás and Colonel Rafael Guillermo Guzmán Chomalí. This recognition was granted in honor of their impeccable careers and their tireless work in favor of the safety and well-being of the Vegan community.
The distinction, which was unanimously approved by the chapter hall, had the full support of the mayor, the vice-mayor, and the body of councilors, also responding to a formal request from various representative sectors of civil, business, and community society in the province.
Mayor Amparo Custodio highlighted during her speech the resume and exemplary service of both officers, emphasizing the values, commitment, and deep emotional bond that General Ferreira Verás and Colonel Guzmán Chomalí have cultivated with the province of La Vega.
A recognition of institutional commitment
During the ceremony, local authorities, together with representatives from the governor’s office and the Chamber of Commerce, expressed their gratitude for the work carried out by the honorees within the police force. After receiving the recognition, both officers reaffirmed their commitment to continue working for the tranquility and development of La Vega.
Personalities present at the event
- Major General (ret.) Guillermo Guzmán Fermín, former Director of the National Police.
- Luisa Jiménez, Governor of La Vega province.
- Aura Luz García, Head Prosecutor.
- Engineer Hernán Despradel, Director of the COE in La Vega.
- Military and civil authorities and community representatives.
The event, which began with a religious invocation by Father Rafael Delgado (Chelo), consolidated the gratitude of a city that values the positive impact of these officers on public life and citizen security. The trajectory of both graduates, both Ferreira Verás and Guzmán Chomalí, continues to be a benchmark of public service for the entire country.
