Eight families living on land invaded 17 years ago in Pitalito, Huila, peacefully vacated the homes they occupied to make way for the construction of the new First Level Hospital.
After intense work sessions between the municipal authorities and the residents of the sector, an agreement was reached that allowed the eviction without the need to resort to judicial action. In the process, Resources were managed to guarantee six months of rent to the affected families.
In addition, an agreement was signed in which the authorities committed to prioritizing these families in new housing projects developed in the areaas well as in job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
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The mayor of Pitalito, Yider Luna, highlighted the importance of the agreement reached, pointing out that “through dialogue to avoid an eviction through judicial means, a nice agreement was reached with the 8 families to vacate the invaded properties where the work currently began construction of the 1st Level hospital in Pitalito.
The eviction process was carried out in an orderly manner, allowing families Remove all materials from your homes, such as zinc, windows, doors, among other elements.
Likewise, it was agreed that these families will be prioritized in employment and entrepreneurship programs, with the aim of providing them with opportunities for their own economic support.
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