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Residents of the town of Cumanacoa in Venezuela took to the streets this Saturday to repudiate the presence of the Chavista governor of the state of Sucre, Gilberto Pinto, who appeared at the scene following the passage of Hurricane Beryl that caused destruction. At the cry of “And it will fall, and it will fall, this Government will fall”, the inhabitants chased the politician, whom they accuse of being corrupt and of not helping the people, until they got him to leave the place.
Videos posted on social media show neighbors leaving their precarious homes and going out onto the street, which is dirt and completely muddy due to the heavy rains of the previous hours, while the Governor approaches the people to try to talk to them. However, they respond with complaints such as “Do you know what’s going on?”, “Do you have family?”, “Look how we are, don’t fuck with me” and “Help the people”.
“Here is the Governor… People have gone crazy, they want to get him out by force, they want to get him out by force” says a woman who shared the images.
After a few minutes of commotion, the caravan of motorcycles and cars that was transporting the official is finally seen leaving the place. “The people calmed down because they took the Governor out,” the woman adds in the video following this scene.
Hours later, however, another video was released in which police officers from the Nicolás Maduro regime were seen blocking the route that connects the town of Arenas with Cumanacoa, with the aim of preventing dozens of people -without political motives- from going to the area to assist the victims with food and drinks. Dozens of uniformed officers were mobilized for this operation.
According to the authorities, the blockade is due to the fact that these civilians were “paid” and, therefore, his actions had other purposes, although this does not correspond with the reality of the facts. “They think everything is politics” responded with annoyance the people who, in a few minutes, were involved in an encounter with the police, shouting “You are the ones who have no family” and “They have no heart”.
Following the passage of Hurricane Beryl and the overflow of a nearby river that it caused, at least 1,400 people were forced to leave their homes in Cumanacoa and go to “solidarity” shelters. In addition, according to figures released by the Chavista Minister of Habitat and Housing, Ildemaro Villarroel, there are at least 7,990 houses “with some type of damage” and another 360 in a situation of “total loss”.
On the other hand, three people lost their lives and there are five who are still missing.
The authorities assured that thanks to the preventive actions they carried out, “many lives” were saved. However, the vision of the residents of the State of Sucre is different and they were quick to target corrupt officials. They claim that if there had been a more solid infrastructure, the phenomenon would not have caused the damage it did when it made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.
(With information from EFE)
Venezuelan Residents Chase Away Chavista Governor After Hurricane Beryl Devastation
The residents of Cumanacoa, Venezuela, took to the streets on Saturday to express their anger and frustration towards Chavista governor Gilberto Pinto, who visited the area following the devastating passage of Hurricane Beryl.
Chanting “And it will fall, and it will fall, this Government will fall,” the residents chased the politician out of the town, accusing him of corruption and negligence in providing aid to the hurricane’s victims.
Outrage and Frustration amidst Destruction
Videos shared on social media show the residents, visibly distressed and angry, confronting the governor. They accused him of being out of touch with the reality of their situation, shouting questions like “Do you know what’s going on?” and “Look how we are, don’t fuck with me.”
The governor, seemingly caught off guard by the residents’ outburst, attempted to address their concerns, but his efforts were met with further criticism.
“Here is the Governor… People have gone crazy, they want to get him out by force, they want to get him out by force,” said a woman who shared the videos. The governor’s caravan was eventually forced to leave the town.
Blockade and Injustices
Further outrage arose when reports surfaced of the Chavista regime blocking the road connecting Arenas with Cumanacoa, preventing civilians from bringing food and water to the affected areas.
The regime claimed that these civilians were “paid” to disrupt the aid efforts, a blatant attempt to disregard the genuine concern and compassion of the volunteers.
“They think everything is politics,” responded a civilian who was blocked from delivering aid, expressing their frustration with the regime’s attempts to politicize even the humanitarian crisis.
The Devastation Left by Hurricane Beryl
The followingmath of Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of devastation in the region of Cumanacoa. According to official figures, over 1,400 people were forced to seek refuge in shelters following their homes were damaged by the storm.
The Chavista government reported that at least 7,990 houses sustained some degree of damage, while 360 houses were completely destroyed.
The hurricane claimed the lives of three people, and five individuals are still missing.
Beyond the Numbers: A Cry for Accountability
While the Chavista government touted its “preventive actions” for saving lives, the residents of Cumanacoa paint a different picture. Their frustration towards the governor and the regime stems from the lack of adequate infrastructure and preparedness that, they argue, amplified the impact of the hurricane.
The residents are calling for accountability from the corrupt officials who continue to prioritize self-preservation over the wellbeing of the Venezuelan people, even in the face of natural disasters.
