Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
Summary
A powerful earthquake in Venezuela’s coastal town of Caraballeda destroyed homes belonging to both wealthy yacht owners and lower-income public housing residents. The disaster left about 17,000 people homeless and caused over 3,500 deaths. Survivors now face uncertainty about where they will live as the government struggles to respond.Key Facts
- Caraballeda is a coastal town in Venezuela where rich and poor once lived side by side.
- A strong earthquake on June 24, 2026, flattened many homes within seconds.
- Official death toll from the earthquake is over 3,500 people.
- Around 17,000 survivors lost their homes and are now homeless.
- Venezuela’s government has a history of providing housing but faces criticism for poor disaster response.
- Many residents lived in government-assigned apartments without property deeds.
- The housing crisis worsens as survivors wait for aid and new homes.
- The earthquake affected both luxury apartments with marina access and public housing towers.
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