The government acknowledges low school attendance

Asked about his strategy in response to this crisis, Mr. Demero stated that the West Department is particularly difficult in terms of security and that he cannot make distinctions between safe and unsafe zones to apply special provisions that would limit educational offerings in these precarious neighborhoods. The ministry remains committed to upholding the right to education for all children, even in dangerous areas.

In other regions of the country, attendance was higher: 70% of students resumed their studies in the South Department during this first week. The minister also highlighted that his government has taken various measures to support parents and communal, community, national, and presbyterian schools by distributing school books, supply kits, and uniforms.

Finally, the minister promised that the issue of unpaid teachers' salaries would be definitively resolved this year. He also indicated that a salary adjustment for teachers will be made and that debit cards are being distributed in several school districts.