How the Chavista State Failed Before and After the Earthquakes
The response was about objectifying citizens, extracting from the territory, and preserving power
Tag: 2026 earthquake
The Coast Beyond Vargas Also Suffers the Economic Earthquake
Damage around Morrocoy National Park halted the tourism that feeds local communities
The Second, Strongest Earthquake Struck La Guaira At Point Blank
The USGS revised its assessment: the second quake’s epicenter was in Catia La Mar
A Month After the Disaster, Chavismo Tries to Control the Narrative
The Rodrigato reboots its PR by bringing back old propaganda tricks
Where Are the Lost Kids of the Earthquakes?
Institutional silence and social media misinformation made it harder for child protection organizations and families to reunite with children who survived
How the Military Replaced Scientists at Venezuela’s Seismological Institute
Men in uniform oversaw the dismantling of Funvisis and fueled a critical brain drain
What We Know About Material Damage After the Venezuela Earthquakes
A full assessment is only starting. Experts insist separating fact from rumor is essential if we hope to reduce the impact of a similar disaster
The Venezuela Earthquakes Also Hit Heritage Sites
While disaster caused extensive damage to residential buildings, attention has turned to how historical and cultural sites withstood
The Dangerous Cracks in Venezuela’s Child Protection System
Around 3.9 million kids live in the areas affected by the earthquakes. Domestic protection agencies are barely able to help them
A Japanese Study Warned Chávez About the Earthquake Risks
From 2002 to 2005, Japanese officials assessed Caracas and concluded that only buildings constructed after 2001 were seismic-resistant
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