María Victoria Fermín K., Author at Caracas Chronicles

María Victoria Fermín K.

Vicky is a journalist and editor at Runrun.es. She is particularly interested in investigative reporting, databases, human rights, and stories about gender identity.

How the Military Replaced Scientists at Venezuela’s Seismological Institute

Men in uniform oversaw the dismantling of Funvisis and fueled a critical brain drain

María Victoria Fermín K. July 20, 2026

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