Venezuelan Residents Protest 90 Days Without Running Water

Residents of the Fundalara urbanization in Carora, Lara state, Venezuela, took to the streets Tuesday with a cacerolazo protest, banging pots and pans to demand the restoration of potable water services. More than 700 families have endured a 90-day suspension of their water supply.

Demonstrators expressed frustration over the inconsistent and inadequate water deliveries they have received. Municipal and state water utility authorities have attributed the shortages to ongoing technical repairs. However, residents describe the situation as unsustainable, with limited water trickling through their taps. "We are tired of being in the worst situation we have ever lived. We have gone three months without water," said Maxyuli Mendoza, a local resident.

The prolonged lack of water severely impacts the well-being and finances of households in the upper area of Carora. Many families find it impossible to afford the cost of regularly purchasing water from private tanker trucks. "Buying water daily or weekly means affecting our economy, our pockets. We either buy water or buy food," Mendoza explained, highlighting the difficult choices residents face.

The protest aims to draw the attention of municipal and regional authorities, questioning the lack of effective solutions from the Torres Mayor's Office and other public service bodies. The Fundalara community has vowed to remain organized and vigilant in demanding their citizen rights and a definitive solution to restore regular potable water flow.