According to the National Emergency System (Sinae), 2,972 people were received in shelters and evacuation centers last Tuesday night, the highest number recorded since June 23, when the emergency began.

Sinae reported that 2,406 homeless people were housed in shelters run by the Ministry of Social Development (Mides), while 566 received care in evacuation centers set up for the emergency.

During that day, the police carried out 229 transfers, and health teams provided 14 medical assistance services.

The Ministries of the Interior, Public Health, National Defense, and other public institutions are also participating in the operation.

Meanwhile, under the coordination of Mides, a consultation process began the day before, through which the government intends to develop a lasting national strategy to assist homeless people.

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