Each family that moves to Nuevo Horizonte gets a 20 X 40 meters lot to build a house on. But some houses are very simple huts and others are bigger, professionally built and nicely painted, it all depends on the builder’s economy. Some people work in the community while others work in nearby villages or in Flores.
Not all who live here today have a guerrilla background, but many choose it for security, to live amongst one’s own people.
The cooperative is determined to follow a set of rules that have to do with equality and progress. Improving the situation for women and children, so all kids must go to school. Visiting a classroom we are impressed with these children’s concentration and commitment.