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Es probable que los problemas de corrupción en Venezuela hayan contribuido a la construcción deficiente de los edificios
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the situation in Venezuela, readers can refer to the full report from KVIA ABC-7, which provides further details on the analysis and its findings.
In Venezuela, issues with corruption may have played a role in the poor construction of buildings. This is according to analysis by Lauren Kent of CNN. Decades of economic crisis and widespread corruption in the country suggest that many buildings have likely received inadequate maintenance or were constructed outside of official regulations.
Matthew Blackett, an associate professor, has weighed in on the matter. For more information on the situation in Venezuela, readers can refer to the full report from KVIA ABC-7, which provides further details on the analysis and its findings.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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