COThe article discusses the physical and symbolic cracks in Venezuelan society exacerbated by recent earthquakes. It highlights the destruction caused by two magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that damaged over a thousand buildings, particularly in Caracas and La Guaira. The author reflects on the broader socio-economic challenges facing Venezuela, including economic precarity, mass migration, international sanctions, and historical disasters like the 1996 La Guaira landslide. Personal anecdotes illustrate the emotional toll of these crises, with the author’s father returning to Venezuela after years abroad, hoping for economic recovery under President Maduro’s policies. The narrative underscores the persistent struggles of Venezuelans living between physical and metaphorical fractures.
Bias read (Center): While the article touches on politically sensitive issues such as economic crisis, migration, and government policies, it does not take a clear ideological stance. The narrative remains balanced, presenting both the personal experiences of the author’s family and the broader national context without
