Unemployment and the worsening economic situation following the earthquake are the principal motivations. Elizabeth Dole visited Rio Roldan, a small rural community in Usulutan, yesterday. There, she and other dignataries saw the first Roundhouses to be built in El Salvador. Dole is honorary chairperson of Project Roundhouse. Those that fail to do so by May 12, including one government department, face fines.
Many people remain in denial about the earthquake.
La Prensa Grafica reports that investigations into El Salvador's Agricultural Development Bank continue. La Prensa Grafica reports that 100 communities in Usulutan are in danger of landslides or flooding during the rainy season, which begins next week. This includes communities in Puerto el Triunfo and Jiquilisco. La Prensa Grafica reports that 17,000 people have sought professional psychological assistance since January, compared with only 7,000 for all of last year. The cramped living spaces and unemployment that the quakes have caused are also contributing factors.