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Panel discussion “testimonies of solidarity” to explore Venezuela’s social reconstruction

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Central University of Venezuela (UCV) will host the panel discussion “Testimonies of Solidarity: What Has Changed in the Country?” on Wednesday, July 29. The event will examine the social impact of the earthquakes that struck on June 24 and encourage reflection on the role of community support networks during the […]

The San Juan earthquakes damaged homes and deepened social divides in Carayaca

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Homes built with zinc sheets and dirt floors, children living in houses marked with red tags, and communities affected by the earthquakes were among the realities encountered by volunteer inspectors coordinated by Sergio Silva, a professor at the Central University of Venezuela’s School of Civil Engineering, during an outreach mission carried out from July 24 […]

Olayo Pereira, volunteer: “Now we all share one heart”

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

He studies dentistry at the Central University of Venezuela and chose to put his experience in event organization at the service of solidarity at the collection center located in Rectorate Square. By Vanessa Davies The Daily Journal.— Good intentions alone are not enough to respond to a catastrophe. It also takes logistics, work routes, and […]

She never lost her sense of humor

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Pedro Mosqueda Mrs. Marlene Santana survived the 1999 Vargas mudslides. She rebuilt her home in Playa Grande and rebuilt her life with the same empathy that had always defined her. Then stubborn life surprised her once again: the earthquake brought down her four-story home, burying her alongside her husband, sister, and daughter. A severe […]

The greatest tragedy: Rescuing them only to abandon them

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Editorial by Dr. Juan Barreto – Children are both our sanctuary and our greatest treasure. They are the chest that holds innocence, purity, and the promise of tomorrow. When we believe everything is lost, we can still cling to the hope that one day, something may yet be saved. They are that last gift at […]

Nails on the concrete

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Dr. Juan Barreto.— Day breaks. The night was no excuse for dozens of hands to join together, tearing through the concrete to find life again. Politics means joining forces to lift the rubble. The only ideological difference lies in the capacity for self-sacrifice and the unwavering spirit of those who stubbornly fight against tragedy—or […]

Crystal generation, steel resolve: The children who defied the earthquake in Macuto

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Parents, teachers, and students from Luisa Goiticoa Community School descended into the heart of the disaster at the Gradisca building to search for their classmate Ángel Alí Velázquez and his family. Their journey became a lesson in courage, grief, and humanity amid the ruins. Investigative Team The Daily Journal, Caracas / Macuto. — “It’s terrible, […]