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Venezuela’s water crisis threatens public health amid COVID

See Post — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000

Venezuela, a country rich in rainwater and rivers continues to suffer from crippling water shortages. Tap water at home is not just a luxury, but an unachievable dream for many Venezuelans, who’ve been wrestling with interruptions to their water supply for several years. By Mary Triny Mena. Full Text-> CGTN

“Housing for rent with a well”

See Post — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:31:40 +0000

The desperate search for water in Venezuela Only 26% of Venezuelan households receive water daily in their homes; thirst and supply problems have led many citizens to become dowsers. By Beatriz García. Full Text-> AlDiaNews

Venezuelans take extraordinary steps to beat water shortage

See Post — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:44:38 +0000

An estimated 86% of Venezuelans reported unreliable water service, including 11% who have none at all, according to an April survey of 4,500 residents by the non-profit Venezuelan Observatory of Public Services. María Eugenia Gil, of the Caracas-based non-profit Clear Water Foundation, said residents have no other choice than to hunt for water, breaking a nationwide quarantine that was imposed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. They’re exposing themselves to illness or possibly spreading the virus to others, she said. Full Text-> ThisisMoney