Residents in Valle Viejo and Maracaibo protest infrastructure failures

In Valle Viejo, Catamarca, residents of the La Antena neighborhood have expressed intense frustration over the deteriorating state of local public spaces. Protesters highlighted dangerous cracks in children's playground equipment, broken benches, and insufficient lighting. The community is demanding urgent inspections and maintenance from the administration of Mayor Susana Centeno and is calling on Governor Raúl Jalil to allocate funds for urban equipment.

In Maracaibo, Venezuela, merchants, workers, and owners at the Gran Bazar Shopping Center staged a protest due to persistent service failures. The demonstration was triggered by electricity outages, malfunctioning air conditioning, and the failure of essential equipment like elevators and escalators. Protesters reported that a lack of fuel has prevented the facility's generator from operating, forcing commercial activities to suspend. Participants are demanding an administrative audit and greater transparency regarding condominium fees and resource management.