Cayo West Representative Highlights Recent Upgrades Amidst Ongoing Needs

The small border town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, and by extension the division of Cayo West have reportedly seen several upgrades.  The municipality, as small as it is, is still in need of some tender loving care as indicated by Area Representative Jorge Melin Espat.  With only just over four years in government, Espat says the time is not enough to carry out the transformation.  

As it relates to housing, Espat noted that to date, some 40 house lots have been distributed in the Arenal area with an additional 92 lots being sourced.  Meanwhile, when it comes to land titles, Espat says residents are finally getting their official documents after waiting decades.  These are only two of several projects that Cayo West residents are benefiting from; others include education and mobile clinics.

Benque Viejo del Carmen Town has an estimated population of eight thousand while the Cayo West