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In a recent meeting at the Government House of Tucumán, officials from the provincial government and representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discussed collaboration on historical record digitization and healthcare assistance.
Governor Osvaldo Jaldo met with Elder Joaquin Costa, President of the South America South Area, to explore opportunities for preserving Tucumán's historical records through FamilySearch. This initiative aims to enhance access to the province’s history and genealogy while safeguarding its documented heritage.
The Tucumán government acknowledged the Church's humanitarian efforts, including a significant donation in December 2024 that provided medical equipment to the Mercedes Serrano Polyclinic in Tafí Viejo. Discussions also covered potential future collaborations to further support the provincial healthcare system.
Governor Jaldo expressed gratitude for the Church's contributions, stating, “We deeply appreciate the contributions made to our province and are working on securing a new donation for the health care system. We also highlight the commitment of the Secretariat for Worship and Engagement with Civil Society Organizations to strengthening relationships with religious communities.”
Elder Joaquín Costa outlined the Church’s activities in Tucumán, focusing on service, education, and healthcare. The Church has over 10,000 members in the province across 21 meetinghouses actively supporting community welfare.
Attendees included Governor Osvaldo Jaldo; Roxana Díaz, Secretary of State for Worship and Engagement with Civil Society Organizations; Dr. Luis Medina Ruiz, Minister of Health; Elder Joaquín E. Costa; Carlos Medina, local Church leader; Marisol Rivera, Institutional Relations Manager for FamilySearch; and Ruth Pereyra, Director of Communication.
