More than 86,000 students relocated after earthquake damage

The Daily Journal.— Authorities relocated more than 86,000 students to different schools in Caracas and other Venezuelan states due to damage caused by the earthquakes that struck on June 24, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Monday during the start of the new academic year. “We relocated them so that everyone can attend classes,” Rodríguez said […]

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Rains leave at least one dead and five missing

The Daily Journal. — Heavy rains associated with the passage of Tropical Wave No. 40 left at least one person dead, five missing, and more than 150 homes affected over the weekend, along with flooding, overflowing rivers and streams, stranded vehicles and road damage, according to reports from authorities and emergency agencies. Authorities identified the […]

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Chilean NGO TECHO plans to build 200 homes for earthquake victims in Venezuela

EFE. — Chilean nonprofit TECHO, which operates in 18 Latin American countries, plans to build at least 200 homes for people affected by Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes, the organization’s Global Executive Director, Juan José Ayarza, announced on Thursday. The organization has set an initial goal of 200 homes, although it hopes to increase that number. […]

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