Large quantities of rubble from buildings damaged by an earthquake have accumulated in Caraballeda, raising environmental concerns as authorities promise to launch a recycling programme.
The removal of building debris affected by an earthquake on 24 June has created a critical situation in the state of La Guaira. Trucks have deposited tonnes of rubble in the Los Corales sector, at the height of Avenida Principal in Caraballeda.
The accumulation of material has raised alarm among residents and environmental groups. The state has promised to launch a recycling programme to manage the waste resulting from the seismic event.
The mother of a sergeant from the Bolivarian National Guard imprisoned in Miranda denounced that her son's trial was a "setup" and called for a thorough review of his case.
Preliminary data from the La Guaira Chamber of Commerce show that 80% of the regional productive sector reports income decline following the earthquakes of 24 June.
National Assembly deputies held a meeting with professional bodies in Táchira to gather opinions on Venezuela's judicial system.