El Salvador has taken a significant step to support its families through the new “Housing Flourishment and Credit Access” program, led by the Dirección de Integración. The initiative granted its first 500 credits to homeowners in areas such as Las Margaritas and La Campanera, aiming to improve living conditions and foster community pride.
“Very happy to be today in Las Margaritas, with people from La Campanera and so many other places, granting the first 500 credits for home remodeling and access to private credit, something that didn’t exist historically. Exactly one year ago, I presented this to President Bukele and he loved it,” said Alejandro Gutman, honorary president of the Dirección de Integración.
The program is currently available to property owners in Soyapango and will gradually expand to other districts. It is open to individuals with diverse sources of income. By responsibly managing this credit, families will have the opportunity to qualify for future private bank financing.
As part of the launch, the Salvadoran Water Authority also distributed water filters to each of the 500 beneficiary families. “We are joining the Dirección de Integración’s effort in this great project so we can provide every beneficiary household with filters that will ensure quality water at home,” explained Ethel Cabrera, president of the institution.
The initiative reflects President Bukele’s ongoing commitment to social development, transforming former high-risk communities into centers of opportunity under the broader Territorial Control Plan.