Thousands of families in the Venezuelan capital have dipped into their savings or gone into debt, in the midst of the worst economic crisis in this country since the 19th century, so that their building has access to a well that will supply the water that has stopped running from the faucet. By Humberto Márquez. Full Text -> IPS

A district of Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Tuesday installed a new well to supply water to dozens of apartment buildings, as widespread shortages in the crisis-stricken country complicate hand-washing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Water shortages have long affected the municipality of Chacao in eastern Caracas – as well as other areas across the South American country – due to years of underinvestment, lack of maintenance and a shortage of qualified personnel amid an economic collapse that has deprived governments of funds. By Vivian Sequera and Luc Cohen. Full Text -> USNews