Why is the financial benefits plan for flood victims called Abrigo?

Portafolio Journalist 12.03.2026 10:31 Updated: 12.03.2026 10:42

Why is the financial benefits plan for flood victims called Abrigo?

TL;DR

  • The "Abrigo" plan, an alliance for integral recovery and opportunity generation, has been launched to help flood victims.
  • Beneficiaries registered in the Unique Victim Registry (RUD) can receive grace periods of up to 12 months without interest.
  • Debtors will maintain their credit rating and will not be negatively reported to credit bureaus; legal collection actions will be suspended.
  • The banking sector will grant 2.1 million new loans in the affected departments over the next 12 months, a 15% increase.
  • These loans will prioritize productive sectors like tourism, agriculture, and industry, with a 20% growth target.
  • Over 200,000 loans will be backed by government instruments, including up to 90% coverage guarantees from the National Guarantee Fund (FNG).
  • Credits with higher FNG coverage will have interest rates not exceeding IBR plus 6 percentage points.
  • A credit line will be available for organized communities involved in productive reactivation.