Humanitarian Assistance Program in Ciudad Arce and Colón
Chargé d’Affaires Brendan O’Brien, thanks to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program, delivered a donation of disinfectants, portable sinks, fumigators and biosecurity equipment to reduce the spread of the virus in Ciudad Arce and Colón. The mayors, Samael Rivera and Noe Rivera, have been in charge of receiving the support.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the United States has supported El Salvador in the battle to reduce the effects of the pandemic. More than $4 million in different supplies such as water purifiers, mechanical fans and school kits for students have been delivered through this program to more than 15 municipalities in the three areas of El Salvador.