Catia Residents Warn of Danger from Homes Damaged by Seismic Event

Residents of Los Frailes de Catia, a neighborhood in Caracas, have raised alarms about the dangerous structural damage to their homes, which they attribute to a seismic event on June 24. Despite the apparent severity of the damage, the inhabitants claim they have not received any attention or assistance from the authorities.

Journalist and human rights defender Carlos Julio Rojas highlighted the significant structural issues, showing cracked columns and walls in a video shared on social media. He stated that the affected residents have repeatedly submitted reports via the VenApp platform, a government application for citizen services, but have received no response.

Rojas specifically pointed out that one small dwelling has a compromised column, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. He criticized the Caracas Mayor's Office for not responding to the community's calls, leaving residents in a state of constant worry.

The community is appealing directly to Caracas Mayor Carmen Meléndez and Jacqueline Faría, president of the Venezuela Renace plan, urging them to address the needs of communities affected by the seismic event. They implore officials to "turn their gaze to the neighborhoods of Caracas, whose buildings are at high risk."