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Paraguay opens homeless shelter as cold weather looms
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Paraguay opens homeless shelter as cold weather looms

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguay's National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) has reopened a temporary shelter in Asunción for homeless individuals as cold weather approaches.
  • The shelter will activate when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius, with current forecasts indicating a potential dip below this threshold during the week.
  • The facility can house up to 60 people, offering meals, hygiene facilities, and a space for pets, and the public can report individuals needing assistance.

Asunción, Paraguay – The National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) has reopened its temporary shelter along the Costanera Sur in Asunción, preparing to house homeless individuals as temperatures are expected to drop.

Derlis Méndez, the shelter's coordinator, stated that while the facility is ready, it will only become fully active once minimum temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius. Current readings are around 10 degrees, with slight increases predicted for Sunday and Monday. However, Méndez anticipates the shelter will be in use this week as colder weather is expected.

The SEN shelter has a capacity for 60 people, with separate areas for men and women. Those housed there receive meals and access to hygiene services. In a nod to a popular cultural event, the shelter also features a television for guests and staff to watch the World Cup matches.

Recognizing that some individuals experiencing homelessness are accompanied by pets, a dedicated space will be available for animals. The SEN is also urging the public to report anyone in need of assistance. Citizens can contact the SEN directly at (0986) 111 001 or alert the National Police via the 911 system. SEN officials will then respond to offer transport to the shelter or provide blankets and mattresses if individuals decline relocation.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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