San José: 58 Homes Inaugurated in Ciudad del Plata for Families from El Tanque Settlement

In Ciudad del Plata, San José, 58 new homes were inaugurated in the San Fernando neighborhood, marking a significant achievement for families previously residing in the El Tanque settlement. The project, located in the Delta del Tigre area, represents a collaborative effort between the national government, the department of San José, and the local municipality.

Attendees at the inauguration included the Secretary of the Presidency, Alejandro Sánchez, the Minister of Housing and Territorial Planning, Tamara Paseyro, and the Intendant of San José, Ana María Bentaberrí. Sánchez highlighted that the housing is a right, not a gift, stating, "What is happening today was not given by anyone; it is your right. It is the right of every Uruguayan to have a dignified roof, a dignified house, and that is what politics should serve."

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What is happening today was not given by anyone; it is your right. It is the right of every Uruguayan to have a dignified roof, a dignified house, and that is what politics should serve.

Minister Paseyro emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, noting that all involved parties set aside political differences to prioritize the needs of the people. "All of us who worked on this process understood that colors didn't matter, that we had to work together here, putting people at the center and listening to people with their needs," she stated. The initiative aims to build a dignified life for new generations and assist those still living in precarious conditions.

During the ceremony, families collectively decorated a water tank, a distinctive local feature. Children who will inhabit the complex also contributed by creating drawings, from which keychains were made for the authorities. The event underscored a commitment to providing secure and dignified housing, reflecting a shared goal of improving living conditions for vulnerable populations.

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All of us who worked on this process understood that colors didn't matter, that we had to work together here, putting people at the center and listening to people with their needs.