Prosperidad Social announces investment for La Boquilla fishermen
This past weekend, the Popular Meeting of Economies for Life was held in the La Boquilla district of Cartagena, organized by the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS), with the participation of over 2,000 artisanal fishermen and representatives from more than 50 productive units in Bolívar, including artisans, weavers, and food producers.
TL;DR
- Prosperidad Social announced a $400 million investment for the fishing sector in La Boquilla.
- The investment includes a new boat, basic infrastructure, and cold chain systems.
- A sales point will be created to improve sales conditions and fisherman income.
- The goal is to strengthen popular economies, food sovereignty, and fair incomes.
- An additional $6.4 billion is planned for 2025-2026 for the popular economy in Bolívar.
- This includes support for over 300 productive units and 177 'Tiendas Solidarias'.