Assembly approves $9.9 million for scholarships for 14,000 young people, funded by an IDB loan
Summary
The full Legislative Assembly approved a reform to the 2026 Budget Law that adds $9,907,110 for the Integration Directorate. The money will continue a scholarship and financial-support program for 14,000 low-income young people studying at universities, specialized institutes and technical schools. Of that amount, $9,877,110 goes to the scholarships and $30,000 to consultants, coordinating staff and computer equipment. The funds come from a $100 million Inter-American Development Bank loan approved by the Assembly on August 20. The Finance Committee had backed the measure earlier this week.
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