El Salvador continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its citizens by providing timely responses to families affected by natural disasters. Recent rains caused the Chilama River to overflow, impacting residents of the Río Mar and Chilama I and II communities in La Libertad Costa.
In response, President Nayib Bukele instructed the government to offer a permanent housing solution to the affected families. On Tuesday, Housing Minister Michelle Sol met with residents to announce that, through the National Resettlement Program, they will receive secure, permanent homes. “President Bukele instructed us to come speak with you and assess the situation so you can enter the Resettlement Program, created at the start of his administration in 2019. Fifty million dollars have been invested, and more than 1,500 families have already been resettled,” she said.
The program focuses on families living in high-risk areas and has become a key tool in reducing vulnerability to natural hazards while ensuring access to dignified housing. During the meeting, Sol explained that each family will have an individual case file to evaluate suitable housing options, aiming to relocate them within their community in safer conditions. “We want to start the process hand in hand with the families to find a permanent, safe, and owned solution. In this program, families receive the homes entirely free of charge,” she emphasized.
Through these measures, the Bukele administration reaffirms its commitment to improving the quality of life for Salvadoran families by providing stable and secure housing solutions.