Venezuelan Housing Program Scrutinized After Quakes Brought Down Buildings

The report examines the Hugo Chávez-era Misión Vivienda housing project in Playa Grande, Venezuela, highlighting questions about whether buildings met seismic safety regulations, the absence or secrecy of required geotechnical and feasibility studies, and allegations of corruption and poor construction; government and contractor responses were not provided, and experts call for more in-depth investigation.