The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, (PSDB) in an interview with as well Young Pan Newshighlighted the numerous challenges faced by the state during its management. Among the difficulties mentioned are the fiscal crisis, the covid-19 pandemic and, more recently, a devastating flood that affected several regions. Despite these obstacles, the governor expressed optimism by stating that the state is in a vigorous process of reconstruction, with efforts focused on public policies and incentives for companies to foster economic recovery.
One of the points highlighted by the toucan was the crucial role of families in the reconstruction of their homes, with the support of the state government. He pointed out that, as a result of these actions, the state recorded a significant increase in job creation in the first months of the year, surpassing the total of the previous year. This growth is seen by him as a positive sign that he is on the right track to overcome the adversities faced.
However, Leite also acknowledged that there are still logistics and housing challenges to be overcome. He reported that 94% of road blockages have already been resolved and that the number of people in temporary shelters was reduced from 81,000 to about 300. Families that still remain in shelters will be sent to social rental programs or provisional housing in May. The governor said that his management, in partnership with international organizations, structured humanitarian reception centers to deal with the dimension of the crisis, which also affected refugees from countries such as Haiti and Venezuela.
To ensure permanent housing solutions, the state has implemented programs such as “The House is yours”, which provides financial support for the purchase of real estate. Another highlighted program was the gateway, which helps families to pay the entry of a property, allowing them to become owners instead of paying rent. Leite emphasized that all affected by the flood will be assisted and sent to safe housing solutions, with the aim of ending the temporary shelters in May.
