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Valle river overflow leaves Los Chaguaramos residents up to their necks in mud

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Homes and businesses on Aranda Street, as well as public and private establishments along La Facultad Avenue, suffered flooding on August 15 and 22. Residents blame the highway expansion for the collapse and are calling on authorities to take action Vanessa Davies Was the overflowing of the Valle River the chronicle of a death foretold? […]

Three Hantavirus patients die in Anzoátegui

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

The Daily Journal – Venezuela’s Ministry of People’s Power for Health (MPPS) confirmed Tuesday that three patients in Anzoátegui died after testing positive for hantavirus. The ministry also reported the deaths of two physicians in Barinas, although investigators have not yet determined the cause. In a statement, the ministry explained that the two incidents occurred […]

Medical Federation calls for epidemiological surveillance after fatal cases in Barinas

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan Medical Federation (FMV) has urged the national government to take immediate action as a highly lethal disease spreads rapidly and claims several lives in the states of Barinas and Anzoátegui. In a statement signed by FMV President Douglas León Natera and Secretary General Rafael Belmonte, the federation’s leadership endorsed […]

Venezuelan Red Cross has assisted more than 3,500 people affected by the earthquakes

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By José Gregorio Yépez Figures released by the Venezuelan Red Cross indicate that, as of July 6, its emergency response had reached at least 3,540 people, while the organization continues to develop additional programs to expand its humanitarian assistance. According to official data, 3,540 people have received primary healthcare services. In addition, 225 individuals have […]

WHO: Venezuela’s death toll is likely to rise significantly

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

EFE. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday that Venezuela’s death toll will likely rise significantly as search-and-rescue operations transition into the recovery phase following the recent earthquakes. “The earthquake that struck last week has claimed more than 2,300 lives, injured more than 5,000 people, and left nearly 16,000 homeless,” said WHO Director-General Tedros […]

Earthquake death toll rises to 2,295, according to official report

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

The Daily Journal.— The Venezuelan government raised the official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,295 on Wednesday. Officials also reported 11,267 people injured and 12,841 people officially registered as displaced by the disaster. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, presented the updated figures exactly one week after the disaster struck. He […]

Government launches psychological support hotline for earthquake victims

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

The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan authorities announced on Sunday the launch of a nationwide psychological support hotline to assist people struggling with the emotional impact of the earthquakes that struck on June 24. Jorge Rodríguez, a leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), said the service will operate through the telephone number 0800-AYUDA-01 […]