When he emigrated to the United States at a very young age, he carried the idea of studying, bettering himself and working for his canton and for others across different municipalities of El Salvador. He did exactly that — which is why he now holds the title of "liberator".
Enot Rubio wanted to leave his native land, but not to forget his roots, nor to drift away from the countryside that watched him grow until he was 17 years old. He left with the idea of surpassing himself, and he did.
After more than 20 years in Los Angeles, California, Rubio has helped build — in his beloved canton of El Piche, in the municipality of El Carmen, La Unión, and in other municipalities across the country — two community centers, three medical clinics, a recreational center, 144 permanent homes, a nine-kilometer road, three computer centers, and drinking-water distribution in two communities.
For that reason, the Government of El Salvador, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recognized his work and awarded him the Order of the Liberator of Slaves "José Simeón Cañas", in the rank of Knight.
These works are the product of managing and executing projects that have had a positive impact on the quality of life of many Salvadoran communities.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugo Martínez, presented the recognition to the man who also serves as president of the Salvadoran Committee "El Piche".
Rubio, who spent his childhood in the El Piche canton, moved to Los Angeles at age 17 hoping to pursue higher education and find better opportunities to grow in life.
Photos: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador.