"Everything is possible", he told me the character. "We dream big." The year was 2000. Does the character? Ivan Valenzuela, presidential adviser Ricardo Lagos (RLE).
Seizing the window of the application of the Port to UNESCO, President Lagos had charged the former manager of his dream Codelco dearest: Manage the complete transformation of the Jewel of the Pacific.
Under the name "Plan Valparaiso, Ivan had available a directory of luxury and deputy ministers led by the powerful José Miguel Insulza.
result? The Merval 4th stage of the restoration of Altamirano Avenue, Paseo Wheelwright, Muelle Barón opening, the creation of CNCA, and the beginning of the process of ex - Jail. But most important would be the IDB loan of 2 special subsidies: The first of MINVIU, dilapidated mansions transformed into loft. The second, CORFO, promote the arrival of U.S. 200 million hotel and restaurant investment.
The Lagos Plan designed Valparaiso was so strong that his successor chose to rest. With the exception of enforcing the Old Testament of Federico Santa Maria in the park Quebrada Verde, Michelle Bachelet offered no weight innovation to transform our port in a city landscape, cultural, tourist and international forefront.
So it was no surprise that after 4 years of "status quo", the locals put aside their prejudices and vote for a center-right President.
But let's be honest: The first year of President Piñera we were among the miners and the earthquake-rescue in addition to anti-corruption implemented by Raúl Celis notable. Does "Valparaiso Plan 2"? Does not appear. There is an investment plan for the Fifth Region, indeed. It is not the same.
So today, when we speak of "transformation Valparaiso, still talking, for better or for worse, the IDB, the ex - jail, and subsidies MINVIU and CORFO. That is, we are talking about the array designed by RLE.
Thus, this May 21 Piñera President has no choice. Must announce, in front of the whole country, the second stage of the total transformation of Valparaiso in a heritage city, cultural, tourist and international art. What is done by Lagos completed its cycle. It's time to innovate.
Personally, I hope not having all armed. Simply declare their intention before the country and scratch the pitch with a fixed deadline for release details. Moreover, should appoint a "generalissimo"-someone who fulfills a role similar to Ivan and build their "dream team." Chahuán, Celis, Castro, Barria are names that have to be real good. But there are no ministers, especially Finance and the super-manager-without prominent nose, please, to work exclusively for the Valpo and reporting directly to the President.
The pattern is made, Mr. President. The locals will listening attentively.
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