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Return home or leave? Residents of Guarenas’ Oropeza Castillo housing complex search for the best answer

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“We had to evacuate the apartments for safety reasons,” explained Indira Yánez. “I don’t want to leave my little home,” confessed Oliva Carrero. Vanessa Davies When Indira Yánez opened the door to one of the ground-floor apartments in Building 6 of the Oropeza Castillo housing complex in Guarenas, her first reaction was to shout, “Run […]

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Francisco Garcés estimates that between 12,000 and 15,000 buildings still need to be evaluated after the earthquakes

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The presidential commission led by Francisco Garcés has already inspected approximately 6,000 residential buildings. Beginning July 7, volunteer engineers from the Venezuelan College of Engineers joined the assessment efforts. By Vanessa Davies Three colors have taken on a new meaning in Venezuela since the earthquakes of June 24: green, yellow, and red. The rapid assessments […]

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

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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 […]

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