San Lorenzo fears being cut off due to bridge collapse
In the indigenous community of San Lorenzo, located in the municipality of Cajigal, in the western part of the state of Anzoátegui, people fear being cut off from the scene due to the collapse of a bridge.
What is this due to? Well, the reason is that the structure, located on the Güere River, has about two years fall after a heavy downpourHowever, people improvised a pedestrian crossing that is now also at risk due to the river flood.
This bridge connects about 200 families with the town of San Pablo, which in turn connects them with different localities. In case they become isolated, They would not have access to food, medicine, or anywhere to go in the event of a health emergency..
Those living in the San Lorenzo indigenous community managed to maintain communication despite the collapse of the bridge.
How could they? They built a pedestrian crossing with wood and pipesbut the circulation of cars was restricted. Only people on motorcycles were able to pass through, but with the rise in the river level they are completely affected.
Some people who preferred to remain anonymous told part of what they have been experiencing since October 2022, when the original structure gave way.
For example, they said that high school students have to travel by motorbike to the bridge, get off to cross the river on foot and get back on the other side. And that only when the water level is low, because When it is high, no one passes by and they do not attend classes..
In the indigenous community of San Lorenzo they no longer want help, but solutions
Those affected said that Mayor Nedymar Marcano constantly sends police and Civil Protection officers to the site. They added that they remain there all day to help people move from one side to the other.
However, they were clear in saying that they no longer just want aid, but definitive solutions to at least have peace of mind regarding mobilization.
“People In order to buy medicine and food, they have to transfer from one motorcycle to another to get to San Pablo.. Only a few motorcycle taxi drivers dare to pass through,” added one of the people who lives in the indigenous community of San Lorenzo.
Finally, they commented that Their daily life gets worse because they don’t receive drinking water. and only those who can afford to pay get it from the neighbouring community. They said they have a treatment plant, but it is inactive, and when the Güere River is high they cannot even count on raw water..
Independent journalism needs the support of its readers to continue and ensure that uncomfortable news that they don’t want you to read remains within your reach. Today, with your support, we will continue working hard for censorship-free journalism!