In the morning of September 24, 2019, a very important event was held at the facilities of the Brazilian Red Cross in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This event was attended by his Excellency General Hamilton Mourao (President-in-Office of the Republic of Brazil).
Mr. Julio Cals (President of the National Society of the Brazilian Red Cross) and Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) participated as well as other representatives of the IFRC and A large number of volunteers. Right there he presented the Medal of Honor to the merit of the Red Cross to his Excellency General Hamilton Mourao.