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Caracas rediscovers its riverbed: The Guaire River as a catalyst for civic integration

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

José Leonardo Salazar For decades, Caracas residents’ relationship with the Guaire River has been marked by distance and rejection. Historically treated as an open sewer the city chose to ignore, this waterway has become synonymous with pollution, foul odors, and a profound urban divide. Yet a paradigm shift is gaining momentum in the capital’s streets. […]

Rains leave at least one dead and five missing

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Heavy rains associated with the passage of Tropical Wave No. 40 left at least one person dead, five missing, and more than 150 homes affected over the weekend, along with flooding, overflowing rivers and streams, stranded vehicles and road damage, according to reports from authorities and emergency agencies. Authorities identified the […]