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Senator Lía Díaz thanks for the inclusion of Azua in the MOPC's works plan after the passage of storm Melissa

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Azua. – Senator for the province of Azua, Lía Díaz, expressed her gratitude to the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, and to the Minister of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), engineer Eduardo Estrella, for accepting the request to include this province in the national plan of more than 30 works that this institution will execute in demarcations affected by the tropical storm Melissa. The legislator considered that this decision represents a timely and responsible response from the central government to the most urgent needs of Azua, a province historically vulnerable to atmospheric phenomena and recurrent damage caused by rainfall to its road infrastructure. Díaz highlighted that the execution of these works will contribute to improving safety, connectivity, and mobility between communities, positively impacting the social and economic development of the province.

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He also reported that the planned interventions include the construction of several bridges at critical and vulnerable points, demanded by the population for decades, and which are essential to ensure safe access to rural communities, productive areas and basic services. The senator reiterated her commitment to continue managing and following up on the announced works, for the benefit of the Azua municipalities.


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