Residents of the La Otra Banda, Villa Liberaci\u00f3n, and Los Vargas sectors gathered at the central park in La Otra Banda to demand urgent solutions from the authorities regarding the public service crisis affecting these communities. Among the main issues highlighted are the lack of potable water, deficiencies in garbage collection, and the advanced deterioration of road infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n
Citizens reported that they have gone more than 20 days without receiving a supply of potable water. Furthermore, they pointed out that when the service is restored, it does so with insufficient pressure and, frequently, with questionable quality, presenting a yellowish coloration that prevents its consumption and domestic use.<\/p>\n\n
It is imperative that the authorities come to the aid of these residents and address the basic needs that have been raised through different channels on repeated occasions.<\/p>Father Juan Morillo Tejada, San Andr\u00e9s Ap\u00f3stol Church<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Priority demands of the residents<\/h3>\n\n
- Basic services:<\/strong> Constant restoration of drinking water and optimization of garbage truck routes.<\/li>
- Infrastructure:<\/strong> Deep repair of streets and a definitive solution to rainwater drainage and sewage accumulation problems.<\/li>
- Pending works:<\/strong> Immediate execution of the community roofing, a project that, according to neighborhood leaders, already has approval but has not been built.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n
Alexander Hurtado, president of the La Otra Banda Community Front, emphasized the urgency of these works to improve the quality of life for the area’s inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n
School road safety<\/h3>\n\n
Another point of concern raised during the gathering was road safety in the vicinity of the Ciudad Santa Mar\u00eda school. Residents explained that the campus hosts more than 1,800 students, who face intense and dangerous vehicular traffic daily during arrival and dismissal times.<\/p>\n\n
The community members highlighted that the demonstration was carried out in a peaceful and organized manner, but warned that they will maintain their demands until the competent authorities offer concrete responses and execute the necessary works to guarantee the well-being of these Santiago communities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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