“In 20 days I feel we have made more progress than others, perhaps in 20 years. Since we announced the housing plan and will also plan for the reconstruction of schools, the hospital network plan, the plan for reconstruction of bridges fallen, roads, ports and bridges, “he said Pinera.

He spoke in homage to the historic leader of the UDI Jaime Guzman, who was assassinated in 1991, opportunity in which he stated that “some people think or say we do not have a plan (reconstruction), but they are deeply mistaken.”

In this vein, the president said that “these days of government we have developed a plan and we have implemented. “

In addition, Pinera said that its management will seek to” restore progressive values that a weakened ambiguous.

For his part, Minister Secretary General of Government, Ena Von Baer, said that the plan “Hands On” which announced on Wednesday the president Pinera, SMEs require assistance.

The words of the minister also pointed to answer criticism from the opposition to the government”s decision to go to three large companies to provide input to the work of reconstruction after the earthquake.

“We are in emergencies and when you are in an emergency action is absolutely legally and we are focusing on what matters, to come to the aid as quickly as possible to the victims, and we also need support of SMEs, “said von Baer, the agency ANSA.

Retail Trade Confederation had criticized Established chosen only for large chains to build products with Headquartered in Santiago, discarding the small and medium-sized suppliers in the areas affected by the earthquake of 27 February. (Telam) .- ab-gel01/04/2010 18:21