Veracruz government begins relocating families impacted by floods

Governor Rocío Nahle García announced that the government of Veracruz will relocate families affected by floods one year ago in the municipalities of Poza Rica and Álamo Temapache.

The state government worked with the federal government of Mexico and local city halls to identify safe land for new housing. The Programa de Vivienda para el Bienestar will provide homes for approximately 3,500 families who currently live in high risk areas.

The first stage of the project will construct 2,000 houses with access to basic services. Marco Antonio Castañeda Carrillo of the Comisión Nacional de Vivienda explained that the plan uses federal subsidies and monthly payments based on the vulnerability of each resident. These payments can be spread over a period of up to 30 years. Residents who do not receive a home in the first stage can apply for future opportunities.