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Hydrocarbon spill hits Golfo Triste and threatens Morrocoy National Park

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— An analysis of satellite imagery conducted by the Venezuelan-German Institute of Applied Ecological Sciences (IVACEA) detected an extensive anomaly consistent with hydrocarbon contamination in Golfo Triste, off Venezuela’s north-central coast. It warned of its potential impact on areas of Morrocoy National Park. The study, based on imagery from the European Space Agency’s […]

Venezuela reports new hydrocarbon spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago

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

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government issued an official statement, released by Foreign Minister Yván Gil, reporting the detection of a new large-scale hydrocarbon spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago. According to Venezuelan authorities, the incident exceeds previous spills in magnitude, and contaminated material has already begun moving toward Venezuelan maritime territory. In its […]