Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says the government is assisting households affected by flooding and rising tides in Puerto Parada, Usulután
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La atención a las familias salvadoreñas es una prioridad para el Gobierno del Presidente @nayibbukele, que brinda asistencia a los hogares afectados por las inundaciones y el aumento de la marea en Puerto Parada, Usulután.— Secretaría de Prensa de la Presidencia (@SecPrensaSV) · Nov 7, 2026 · 12:45 (El Salvador time)
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The Press Secretariat says the government is assisting households affected by flooding and rising tides in Puerto Parada, Usulután.
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