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College of Engineers and Construction Chamber call for proper rubble management methodology

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

The Daily Journal – The National Board of the College of Engineers of Venezuela and leaders of the Venezuelan Chamber of Construction held an institutional meeting this weekend and signed a joint document addressed to the relevant authorities. The document calls for implementing a proper methodology to manage the debris left by buildings that collapsed […]

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 […]