Puerto Triunfo” width=”1914″ height=”880″ srcset=”https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-23-16h21m19s604-e1732409729528.jpg 1914w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-23-16h21m19s604-e1732409729528-300×138.jpg 300w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-23-16h21m19s604-e1732409729528-1024×471.jpg 1024w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-23-16h21m19s604-e1732409729528-768×353.jpg 768w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-23-16h21m19s604-e1732409729528-1536×706.jpg 1536w” sizes=”(max-width: 1914px) 100vw, 1914px”/>Different sectors of Puerto Triunfo begin to receive the first aid. Photo: Social networks
This municipality is experiencing one of its worst emergencies after the heavy rains of recent days. More than 320 families are affected and many of them lost all their property due to the floods.
The flooding of streams such as Las Mercedes and Caño Conejo overflowed their channels and devastated homes and crops, leaving many communities in a critical situation. The most affected took immediate measures to prevent further damage, such as evacuating the most vulnerable areas.
Residents worked alongside local authorities to set up temporary shelters and offer support to the most vulnerable people.
Aid arrives, but it is not enough
In the last hours, local authorities provided first aid to the affected families. Beds, food and other basic elements are being distributed in sectors such as the town of Las Mercedes and the Cocorná station.
However, those affected emphasize that this initial aid is insufficient compared to the losses they have suffered. Many families were left homeless and are completely dependent on government assistance to begin recovery.
“We need your help. Puerto Triunfo is making a very special call to the Departmental Government and the National Government so that these families can recover all the assets they have lost,” commented the mayor of Puerto Triunfo, Franklin Portillo.
2024-11-24 00:56:00
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How did the military sweep in Puerto el Triunfo affect the social fabric and cohesion of the community?
**Interview with Rosa, a Resident of Puerto el Triunfo, El Salvador**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Rosa. You’ve lived through some incredibly challenging times in Puerto el Triunfo. Can you tell us about your experience during the military sweep in your town?
**Rosa:** Thank you for having me. The day of the military sweep is something I will never forget. It felt like we were trapped in a nightmare, with soldiers everywhere and no way to escape the fear. The atmosphere was heavy; we were scared for our lives, and many families were broken apart in the chaos.
**Interviewer:** What were some of the immediate impacts on your community following the military’s action?
**Rosa:** The immediate impact was devastating. Many people were arrested without clear reasons, and the sense of security we once had vanished. Families were devastated. People who had to flee their homes left behind everything—they could only think of getting to safety [[1](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trapped-in-this-hell-how-one-el-salvador-town-transformed-under-bukele/ar-BB1hGjqa)].
**Interviewer:** How has life changed in Puerto el Triunfo since that day?
**Rosa:** Life has become a daily struggle. There is a constant presence of fear, and while some feel safer because of the military presence, others see it as oppression. The community has been fractured, and people are hesitant to speak out against injustices due to fear of repercussions [[1](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trapped-in-this-hell-how-one-el-salvador-town-transformed-under-bukele/ar-BB1hGjqa)].
**Interviewer:** Do you think there is hope for recovery and healing in your community?
**Rosa:** I do believe there is hope, but it will take time. People are starting to come together, sharing their stories and supporting each other. We need more open dialog about what happened and a commitment to justice and rebuilding trust in our community [[1](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trapped-in-this-hell-how-one-el-salvador-town-transformed-under-bukele/ar-BB1hGjqa)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Rosa, for sharing your story with us. It’s important for the world to hear about the realities faced by people in Puerto el Triunfo.
**Rosa:** Thank you for listening. Our stories need to be told, and we hope for a better future.
