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Only 25% of businesses in La Guaira remain standing after the earthquakes

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The recent earthquakes dealt a devastating blow to the productive sector in La Guaira. Of the 7,000 businesses that operated across the state before the disaster, only 1,752 establishments—or 25%—remain standing, according to preliminary results from the first phase of the commercial census presented by Governor José Alejandro Terán. During a […]

Hotel industry collapse drags down tourism service providers in La Guaira

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The destruction and shutdown of hotel infrastructure along Venezuela’s Central Coast following the twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 have begun to trigger a chain reaction across the region’s economy. Twenty days after the disaster, the loss of lodging capacity now threatens the survival of thousands of self-employed workers and small […]

Fedecámaras highlights the importance of the rapid reintegration of earthquake victims

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Fedecámaras President Felipe Capozzolo stressed the importance of strengthening the production chains of the construction, apparel, and textile sectors to accelerate the rapid reintegration of everyone affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Capozzolo emphasized the need to guarantee housing and employment so people affected by the […]