Tocuyito Residents Detail Problems in Barrio Bueno
Why this is here: The article focuses on direct observation of neglected infrastructure—like a large pothole left by unfinished work—and resident testimony about the resulting safety risks.
Residents of Barrio Bueno in Tocuyito detailed neglected infrastructure and environmental issues to journalist Julio Castellanos. Elvira Herrera led Castellanos to an open-air dump between Barrio Bueno and the wholesale market. People illegally dump and burn waste there, impacting residents’ health, including Juan Carlos Tarazona’s mother.
Castellanos observed severe road damage on streets like Salom and Bolívar. Josefina Aguiar noted poor public lighting exacerbates the problem and has caused accidents. A large pothole remains on Raúl Leoni street due to unfinished waterworks.
Yasmira Pinto and Marta Monasterio showed Castellanos trees threatening power lines and homes, with unanswered requests for pruning. José Hernández displayed a deteriorating utility pole near his business, a common sight in the area. Residents also expressed concern about the Las Pilitas bridge and the need to clear the La Bermeja stream to prevent flooding.