Government activates 11 temporary centers in La Guaira to process earthquake debris

Venezuela's Ministry of Ecosocialism has activated 11 strategic temporary disposal centers (CDTs) in the state of La Guaira. These facilities are designated to receive, segregate, and recycle the more than two million tons of debris generated by earthquakes that struck on June 24.

The selection and suitability of these sites were determined through coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Minister of Ecosocialism, Nelson Rodríguez, stated on state television that trucks carrying debris, authorized by rescue teams, are escorted and guided to the CDTs by motorcycle escorts to optimize the cleanup process.

To enhance efficiency, the government has partnered with private companies Fospuca and Protecnia. This joint task force now comprises 106 operational vehicles and 697 workers on the ground. Official reports indicate that the crews have collected a cumulative total of 8,784 tons of waste. The daily collection rate has decreased from 700 tons in the initial three days post-disaster to approximately 300 tons currently.

Technical teams continue processing an estimated 1.529 million tons of construction material and 577,000 tons of damaged personal belongings. In response to public concerns raised on social media regarding waste management, the Ministry has launched a special inspection operation based on environmental protection legislation. Minister Rodríguez also noted that, under instructions from acting president Delcy Rodríguez, recreational parks have been designated as immediate safety zones, and over 340 officials are conducting environmental education workshops in temporary camps for affected families.