Venezuela’s Maduro Repeats Same Old Vargas Mistakes in Apure State

Now, setting aside the impact on human and material losses caused by the landslide of 1999, the improvised response of President Nicolás Maduro in the face of the overflowing of the Arauca and Sarare rivers (Apure state) and the cracks found in several dams last week, only proves that the revolutionary Government is still inexperienced in preventing and addressing emergencies caused by natural phenomena after 16 years, just like happened in 1999, as its political process remains its top priority. The floods in the last few days have left more than 40,000 Venezuelans affected; more than 1,000 families have lost their possessions, properties and homes, particularly in the city of Guasdualito. More…