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Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views of the white sandy beaches and crystal waters.The yacht owners and p...
Key takeaway Many of them enjoying a holiday or resting at home on June 24 met the same fate when the ground shook so violently that their homes flattened in seconds.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The devastating situation in Venezuela's Caraballeda serves as a stark reminder of the importance of stable and secure housing, a concern that resonates deeply in San Antonio . As the city continues to grapple with its own affordable housing challenges, the story of Venezuelan residents who lost their homes in the recent earthquakes is a poignant illustration of the far-reaching consequences of housing insecurity. In San Antonio, where public housing and economic development are ongoing concerns, the Venezuelan government's response to the crisis will be closely watched, particularly given the city's own experiences with natural disasters and recovery efforts. The fact that many Venezuelans had access to housing, albeit without deeds, highlights the complexities of housing policy and the need for sustainable solutions that prioritize the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations, a challenge that San Antonio's own policymakers and community leaders are working to address.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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