A. M. To improve the quality of life of Salvadorans, the Legislative Assembly approved the signing of two loan agreements for more than US$170 million to modernize the education system and strengthen the sanitation infrastructure in the department of La Libertad. It also approved the reallocation of funds to strengthen emergency response capacity.
Of the total amount, $100 million came from a loan authorized with the Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) to execute the “Proyecto de Modernización del Sistema Educativo de El Salvador”. This program seeks to modernize 125 educational centers in San Salvador, La Libertad, and San Vicente, benefiting approximately 100,000 students and training 2,000 teachers in the use of technological tools and new teaching methodologies.
Congressman Giovanni Zaldaña emphasized that this investment is part of a comprehensive strategy that includes programs such as “Mi Nueva Escuela” and the delivery of textbooks, aimed at reducing the educational gap and preparing young people for the challenges of the digital era.
In addition, a loan of US$71,847,393.66 was authorized with Deutsche Bank for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant on the Chilama River, as well as the expansion of the sewerage system in La Libertad. This project includes five pumping stations, more than 31 kilometers of sewage network and 364 wells, benefiting some 8,000 families.
Congresswoman Norma Lobo explained that the work will modernize the sanitation network of the urban center of Puerto de La Libertad, allowing for more efficient wastewater management and contributing to the recovery of the Chilama River. In addition, this improvement is expected to boost tourism and the local economy.
With 57 votes, it was also approved the reallocation of funds for the Opción de Respuesta Rápida (ORR), which will allow El Salvador to use existing resources from World Bank loans to respond immediately to emergencies or natural disasters.
Congresswoman Dania González highlighted that this tool is a sign of the confidence that international banks have in the country. “A prompt response to disasters will save lives and align the country with global best practices”, she said.
