AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVenezuela Earthquakes Update: Venezuela’s National Assembly says the June 24 twin quake death toll has climbed to 6,125, with major damage in La Guaira and ongoing recovery work. Power Crisis: Blackouts are intensifying nationwide, with protests reported in states like Carabobo, Aragua and Lara as outages grow in frequency and duration. Reconstruction & Resilience: Forty days after the quakes, officials and residents say rebuilding is moving toward stronger seismic standards, including engineering approaches used in earthquake-prone countries. Cocoa Tech Push: Venezuela is showcasing its cacao potential at an FAO technical workshop in China, highlighting scientific networks to rehabilitate germplasm banks, nurseries and clonal gardens. Connectivity Upgrade: Liberty Networks and CANTV launched the Fénix submarine cable system to improve Venezuela’s internet performance via a Curaçao IP hub, aiming to cut latency and boost resilience. Regional Tech/Policy Watch: CANTV and telecom training in Bolivar plus a broader academic-freedom map (V-Dem) underline how governance and research conditions shape tech progress.
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