Saturday, 15 April 2023 02:39

US$48 million will be invested to improve infrastructure and connectivity

Written by Evelyn Alas

Projects to maintain the pace of economic growth and create opportunities for more salvadorans continue to move forward. The Central Government will strengthen this year's national budget to incorporate funds for important investments.

Thus, the Director of Inversión y Crédito Público, Marlon Herrera, presented the details to add US$20 million for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of streets in the eastern part of the country, which will improve the quality of life of its inhabitants, as well as commercial exchange.

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They are also ready to intervene in the rainwater drainage systems and roads for about US$1 million, with the purpose of making them work properly, so that there are no risks to the health and integrity of homes.

Director Herrera was explaining about the work to permanently repair the bridge in the department of La Unión, for at least US$3 million.

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The Ministerio de Hacienda is also ready with funds to be able to add US$14 million to the budget, which will be used to follow up on the construction of the bypass in San Miguel.

The Central Government has also given priority to risk prevention and mitigation. This approach has been used by the institutions in their different activities, including infrastructure and connectivity works.

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The Director of Investment and Public Credit submitted for consideration of the deputies the initiative to add US$10 million to the budget, so that the Secretaría de Innovación can strengthen the Digital Social Connectivity Program.

In this way, the MH continues to contribute with efficiency in the development of works that improve the country's economy in the short and long term.

 

Translated by: A.M