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Substitute councilor dies in traffic accident in Zulia

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Henyerve Valerio Flores Albornoz, a substitute councilor for Colón municipality, died in a traffic accident on August 16.
  • The accident occurred when his vehicle collided with a bus in the El Manguito sector.
  • Local officials and colleagues have expressed their condolences, remembering him as a dedicated public servant.

Henyerve Valerio Flores Albornoz, a 42-year-old substitute councilor for the Colón municipality in Zulia, Venezuela, died in a traffic accident on August 16. The incident occurred in the El Manguito sector, near the Los Chaguaramos hacienda.

According to graphic reporter Freddy Alvarado, Flores Albornoz was returning from a 15th birthday celebration when his vehicle collided with a bus. Images shared online show significant damage to the councilor's vehicle, indicating the force of the impact.

Misledys Ortega, the mayor of Colón, took to social media to express her sorrow over the loss. She described Flores Albornoz as a distinguished public servant and community leader, stating that "His example of work and dedication leaves a mark on our administration and in the collective memory of the municipality."

The accident has prompted widespread tributes from local officials and the community, mourning the loss of a figure described as deeply committed to public service and community well-being.

His example of work and dedication leaves a mark on our administration and in the collective memory of the municipality.

— Misledys OrtegaThe mayor of Colón eulogized the late councilor, highlighting his contributions.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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