In 2010, the government will contribute $7.7 million for lending money to single mother families.
According to official statistics, the program, called “Zero Usury” (“Usura Cero” in Spanish), has granted 111.683 loans in the last two and a half years, in 140 municipalities.
“President Daniel Ortega explained that the resources for the program come from ALBA funds, Taiwanese cooperation and the Republic’s budget”, reported Capitales.com.