Venezuela’s tourism projects risk harming fragile ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, amid criticism of inadequate regulations and environmental oversight.
Venezuela's efforts to boost its economy through tourism infrastructure projects, such as expanding runways and building hotels, are causing significant environmental damage to ecologically sensitive areas.
Conservationists, scientists, and locals have raised concerns about the impact on the Caribbean’s fragile coral reefs, which are already under threat from climate change.
The government of President Nicolas Maduro has been promoting tourism as a key economic driver, despite its failure to attract foreign investors so far. However, these developments are already taking a toll on the environment.
While Maduro insists that his plans are environmentally responsible, critics claim that the push for development is damaging delicate ecosystems. The construction of resorts, including a major project on La Tortuga Island, also threatens biodiversity.
Environmental groups have noted that no impact studies were conducted for key infrastructure projects, and there are growing concerns about pollution, waste management issues, and illegal fishing.
Experts warn that further construction, without proper safeguards, will exacerbate existing environmental problems, particularly the bleaching of coral reefs and deforestation of mangroves, which are essential to marine life.
Local communities also fear that increased tourism will worsen waste disposal problems, particularly as islands like La Tortuga have no capacity to process waste.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
China's centuries-old treasures have been pulled out of storage to be restored for display at Beijing's Forbidden City and Palace Museum. Meticulous repairs are needed ahead of the museum's 100th anniversary this year.
USAID has long promoted itself as a supporter of press freedom, but reports suggest its media funding may have influenced domestic narratives in Europe and post-Soviet states. With the Trump administration freezing its grants, the agency’s role in shaping global information is under scrutiny.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
A tragic crowd crush at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 18 dead and 10 injured as thousands of people, many heading to the Kumbh Mela festival, attempted to board delayed trains. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of overcrowding at public transportation hubs in India.
Belgium’s two largest airports, Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport, have confirmed that no departing passenger flights will operate on February 13 due to a nationwide strike. Cancellations are also possible on arriving flights. Impacted passengers will be notified by their airline.
Vietnam welcomes Aeroflot’s first-ever direct flights from Moscow to Nha Trang starting in March.
The Iranian city of Isfahan is preparing to bring together tourism experts from across the world for a landmark event "100 Tour Operators in Half of the World" taking place from 19 to 23 February.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan take a look at simplifying border crossing procedures for residents to boost travel and tourism between two countries.
Tehran and Dushanbe have formalised a landmark agreement to abolish visa requirements for air travel between their capitals, according to an official statement released by the Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
China's centuries-old treasures have been pulled out of storage to be restored for display at Beijing's Forbidden City and Palace Museum. Meticulous repairs are needed ahead of the museum's 100th anniversary this year.
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