Venemergencia Group has been consolidating a network of strategic alliances with prominent national organizations and institutions, and recently with Peace Winds Japan, to offer comprehensive relief to those most in need following the earthquakes that occurred on June 24. This collaboration aims to maximize response capacity, medical care, and support for affected citizens.

This united effort allows us to combine expertise, human talent, and technical resources under a single front of action. The alliances are integrated as follows:

Strengthening the Health Response

“To expand our operational capacity on the ground, we have integrated efforts with high-level medical and academic institutions”:

• Kummis ULA: Medical students from the University of Los Andes are joining our brigades to provide joint care to those affected.
• COESBICOP: An organization linked to the School of Medicine at the University of Carabobo, whose members are joining our ranks as specialized volunteers.
• Clínica Santiago de León in Caracas: In a show of institutional solidarity, the clinic has provided an ambulance and a multidisciplinary health team (medical and nursing staff) to reinforce our work on site.

Psychological support and well-being

Understanding that emergencies also require specialized emotional support, we have established the following partnerships to assist those affected:

• Psicodata (UCAB): In partnership with the psychological support service of the Andrés Bello Catholic University, we provide psychological support through our platform, assisting victims and their families during this vulnerable time.
• Banco del Libro: Aware of the emotional impact, we have joined this renowned institution to implement a support program through storytelling. This initiative aims to provide educational and engaging tools to help children process trauma and find emotional relief amidst the situation.

Efficient and constant support

Emergency response requires an efficient and constant support network. We appreciate the collaboration of key partners who facilitate the operational capacity and well-being of communities and volunteers:

• Lloyd Aviation: Operational partner for the implementation of helicopter rescues in the most affected areas.
• Lloyd Aviation: Operational partner for the implementation of helicopter rescues in the most affected areas. • Cestaticket and Yummy: Key partners for personnel mobilization and logistical support.
• Trailstart – AWS: A strategic partner providing technological solutions for real-time data management, vital for decision-making at the Command Center.

Joining forces with Peace Winds Japan to expand assistance

This strategic alliance, coordinated with the Venezuelan-Japanese Chamber of Commerce, combines technical and humanitarian capabilities to offer comprehensive medical care, diagnostic services, and psychological support to the residents of La Guaira following the recent seismic events.

This cooperation network reaffirms our commitment to the country and demonstrates that, by working as a team, our capacity to respond to any adversity is strengthened.

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Given the difficult situation in Venezuela, especially in the Chacao Municipality of Caracas and in the state of La Guaira, Venemergencia expresses its full solidarity with those affected and their families, and announces its immediate adherence to the call for support coordinated by the Ministry of Health.

In an institutional statement, the Grupo Venemergencia states: “True to our fundamental purpose of saving lives and caring for Venezuelans in the most challenging times, we have prioritized the activation of our operational capacity, ambulance networks, and medical and paramedical personnel to join this contingency effort as members of the Capital Association of Hospital Clinics.”

We know that behind every report are families who need us now more than ever. We share a deep solidarity and commitment to our people; therefore, in perfect coordination with private health centers and health authorities, we are making all our resources available to facilitate transfers and provide the emergency care that the magnitude of this seismic event requires.

“At Venemergencia, with our hearts set on the recovery of each of the injured and the peace of mind of their families, we are on call to be the support that Venezuela needs at this time.”

Venemergencia. Always present!

Venemergencia Urgent Care Locations

Urgent Care La Candelaria:

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Urgent Care Torre Xerox:

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Urgent Care Maracaibo:

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Urgent Care Barquisimeto:

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Committed to creating safe spaces and improving access to healthcare for all Venezuelans, the Fundación Venemergencia inaugurated a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the nation’s capital city. This device is the 33rd installed by the institution, this time in partnership with Metromedia and the Caracas Metro. The crowded La Hoyada station is now officially part of the Venemergencia Group’s Public Access Defibrillation Program (PAD).

The inaugural event was attended by representatives of the subway system and members of the foundation team. With this step, one of the city’s busiest pedestrian stations becomes a benchmark for public safety and preventative healthcare for the thousands of users who pass through its facilities daily.

Medical technology in the heart of the city

During the event, Caracas Metro authorities highlighted the impact of this initiative at such a crucial point in the mass transit system, emphasizing the value of having cutting-edge medical technology readily available to the public to address critical situations immediately.

Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, founding partner and CEO of Venemergencia, highlighted the social impact of this achievement: “Installing the 33rd AED at the La Hoyada station of the Caracas Metro is a historic step for Venemergencia. A modern city is not only measured by its infrastructure, but also by its capacity to protect the lives of its people; this project reflects our responsibility to actively contribute to solving real needs and building a more humane and prepared Venezuela.”

Training for frontline personnel

As an integral part of the event, the Venemergencia Foundation conducted Basic Life Support courses for the station’s operational and security personnel, as well as for all Metro system users who came to interact with the simulators and learn CPR. These practical sessions allowed the Caracas Metro team and security agencies working in the area to be instructed on how to act promptly in a cardiovascular emergency using the AED correctly.

With this new cardioprotected zone, the Fundación Venemergencia continues to strengthen its social impact programs. This inauguration not only celebrates reaching the 33rd such facility, but also reaffirms the institution’s commitment to continue traveling throughout Venezuela, implementing innovative solutions and uniting efforts to positively transform the well-being and safety of all Venezuelans, concludes the official statement.

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Venemergencia Group is successfully progressing with its nationwide tour of strategic meetings, which combine a solid business agenda with operational updates. Following a tour that began on January 22nd in Lechería, the organization’s management recently visited the Ozanam Clinic in Guatire and the Provesalud Medical Center in La Guaira.

These meetings have a dual purpose: to consolidate the relationship with the insurance sector by presenting the 2025 operational results; On the one hand, the goal is to guarantee excellence in care by strengthening medical processes. With this comprehensive approach, the organization seeks to have its partners replicate its quality standards and the humanized service that defines Venemergencia.

Gleimy Miranda, Commercial Director of Grupo Venemergencia, highlighted the value of this partnership with its partner clinics: “Our objective is to reaffirm our national presence. We share advancements and concrete solutions that generate savings and well-being for both the patient and the insurance market.”

Standardization and operational excellence

For Grupo Venemergencia, operational efficiency is the driving force behind its service promise. During visits to partner clinics, technical sessions were held on the use of systems, triage protocols, and the management of service packages, ensuring an optimal and standardized patient experience.

Gretty Rojas, Clinical Services Manager at Urgent Care, emphasized the impact of this medical-operational integration: “For us, it is vital that human quality is linked to operational efficiency, offering timely and rapid care. We are working on standardization so that, despite being an alliance, it operates with the same standards as our own facilities.”

As part of this technical commitment, specialists from the partner centers will participate in immersion workshops at the Bello Campo facility (Caracas) to standardize criteria in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Traumatology, and General Surgery.

Nationwide tour

Since its launch in Lechería, the tour has visited San Cristóbal, Maracay, Puerto Ordaz, Nueva Esparta, Valencia, and Maturín. The next sessions this May and June will be held at the El Retiro Polyclinic in San Antonio de Los Altos, Barquisimeto, Acarigua, Maracaibo, Cabimas, and Ciudad Ojeda.

More than 600 professionals from the insurance sector have attended these events, demonstrating the industry’s support for the expansion of Venezuela’s most robust emergency care model.

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Venemergencia, the leading private healthcare services platform in Venezuela, has consolidated its value-based healthcare model with its Urgent Care Network, which already has 7 of its own locations and 13 partner clinics, continuing its expansion. The company reached an operational milestone that provides greater access to healthcare for Venezuelans, making healthcare an experience distinguished by its humane and cost-effective approach.

A paradigm shift in healthcare management

Unlike the traditional model based on service volume, value-based healthcare prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and, fundamentally, optimal patient outcomes. According to Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, physician, founding partner, and CEO of Venemergencia, this approach seeks to maximize patient well-being relative to cost, ensuring fair and humane access to the healthcare system.

“Being a doctor is a commitment to life. In the emergency room, we find the energy to be there when we are most needed. Our goal is clear: to care for lives, not just treat diseases,” says Dr. González-Silén.

After more than 20 years of experience serving the beneficiaries of the country’s leading insurance companies, Venemergencia has transformed the sector through the use of hard data and technology (development of mobile applications, a medical chatbot, development of projects in the metaverse, and vital signs monitoring). Currently, the company manages an operation that assists more than 60,000 people monthly, integrating telemedicine, home care, and transportation services that drastically reduce unnecessary visits to clinics and hospitals.

“This is more than a business model; it is the materialization of our purpose: to provide greater and better access to healthcare for Venezuelans. Offering this option to different communities fills us with pride,” emphasizes Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez, Founding Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Venemergencia.

Strategic expansion and social impact

The Urgent Care Network continues its expansion and is already a reality in 20 emergency rooms: in addition to its own locations in Caracas (Xerox Tower and La Candelaria), Maracay, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracaibo, and Lechería; the company has established partnerships with private clinics that have adopted its operational protocol to treat patients with medical emergencies. This network is present and operational in Pampatar, Juan Griego, Guatire, San Antonio de Los Altos, San Cristóbal, Puerto Ordaz, Acarigua, Ciudad Ojeda, Cabimas, La Guaira, El Tigre, Maturín, and Punto Fijo. This growth goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, promoted by the Fundación Venemergencia.

Among its sustainability achievements are:

• Cardioprotected Zones: Installation of 31 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training of 2,600 people in their use.
• Academic Training: Partnerships with UCAB, UNIMET, USB, Universidad Santa María, and Universidad Monteávila for the professional development of first responders and paramedics through elective courses and diploma programs accredited by the National Academy of Medicine.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Organization of professional development workshops with the Venezuelan Social Security Institute (IVSS) at the Domingo Luciani Hospital and free telemedicine for the more than one million members of the Venezuelan Social Security System (SIVSS).

Find Urgent Care locations:

• Caracas | Bello Campo, Torre Xerox.
• Caracas | La Candelaria.
• Maracay | Av. principal de Las Delicias.
• Valencia | C.C. Concepto La Viña.
• Barquisimeto | Av. Lara, con calle C.
• Lechería | Av. Principal Diego Bautista Urbaneja.
• Maracaibo | Av. Bellavista.

Partner network:

• Nueva Esparta | Clínica Juan Griego.
• Pampatar | Clínica La Fe.
• Guatire | Clínica Ozanam.
• San Antonio de los Altos | Policlínica El Retiro.
• San Cristóbal | Centro Clínico San Cristóbal.
• Puerto Ordaz | Clínica La Esperanza.
• Acarigua | Clínica CEMELL.
• Cabimas | Hospital El Rosario.
• Ciudad Ojeda | Hospital El Rosario.
• La Guaira | Centro Médico Provesalud.
• El Tigre | Clínica del Sur.
• Maturín | Instituto Médico Especializado Victoria.
• Punto Fijo | Policlínica de Paraguaná.

Venemergencia demonstrates that modern medicine is practiced through innovation and efficient management, building a healthcare system that is, above all, sustainable and profoundly humane.

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As part of the tenth edition of the CAF Marathon 2026, the Venemergencia Group led the Medical Update Course for runner care, a training day aimed at strengthening the preparedness of medical personnel and volunteers. They will participate in this emblematic sporting event, which this year will include a 10K race for the first time, in addition to the traditional 21K and 42K distances. The races will be held on Sunday, February 8th.

The training session took place in the Antonio José de Sucre Auditorium at the CAF Tower and was part of a joint effort between Venemergencia, CAF, and Mercantil Seguros, key partnerships that ensure optimal conditions for safety, prevention, and medical care during the event.

During the session, experts from Venemergencia, the Venemergencia Foundation, and sports specialists addressed key topics such as musculoskeletal injuries, heat-related illnesses and dehydration, basic life support, emergency medical management in marathons, and the strategic placement of resources on race day, all aligned with international standards for care at large-scale sporting events.

Medical management and training for the marathon

One of the central themes of the day was the presentation “Emergency Management System during the CAF Marathon,” given by Dr. Luis Enrique Velázquez, Founding Partner and Operations Director of Venemergencia. During his presentation, he explained the technical and operational challenges involved in providing medical coverage for an event of this magnitude and highlighted that, in previous editions, up to 30 % of runners required some type of care, including highly complex emergencies such as cardiac arrest and heatstroke.

Dr. Velázquez also emphasized that the medical operation is designed according to IAAF international standards, which allows for the precise definition of the number of professionals, units, points, and care stations needed. In this context, he explained the integrated response system implemented by Venemergencia, based on four fundamental pillars: human resources, material resources, care units, and communications, and stressed the importance of coordinated work among the institutions involved.

As part of this comprehensive deployment, all runners in the 2026 CAF Marathon will have Mercantil insurance, granting them access to the Urgent Care network of emergency rooms. In cases where the required care exceeds the emergency level, participants will be immediately referred to partner clinics, ensuring continuity of timely and specialized medical attention.

Specialized training for runner care

From an educational perspective, the course addressed the main medical situations associated with long-distance running. Carlos Lobo Oropeza explained the most common injuries in runners and the role of volunteers in identifying warning signs, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing athlete safety.

Likewise, Christopher De Faria, a surgeon and member of the Venemergencia Foundation, reinforced knowledge in Basic Life Support, including the early recognition of cardiac arrest and the correct use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Finally, Dr. Ricardo Javornik addressed heat-induced thermal stress injuries, thermoregulation, hydration, and care protocols for this type of emergency.

A comprehensive operation for the safety of all runners

The medical operation for the 2026 CAF Marathon will be made possible through the coordinated efforts of Venemergencia, CAF, Mercantil Seguros, and various security and response agencies, including the Fire Department, Civil Protection, Salud Chacao, Ven 911, paramedics from Vías Rápidas, and Ángeles de la Autopista (Highway Angels), forming a comprehensive care system to respond effectively to any eventuality.

With this preparation process, Venemergencia reaffirms its commitment to safety, prevention, and timely care during the 2026 CAF Marathon. The organization invites runners and attendees to experience this sporting event with confidence and peace of mind, supported by a comprehensive, planned, and coordinated medical care system. Together with its strategic partners, Venemergencia will be present before, during, and after the event, prepared to safeguard the health and well-being of all participants.

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Venemergencia thanked the media and a group of prominent journalists for their support of the initiatives and projects it has been implementing and developing. The occasion was also used to present a significant and relevant publication.

Venemergencia thanked the media and a group of prominent journalists for their support of the projects and initiatives it has been implementing and developing. “Venemergencia: 20 Years of a Disruptive Healthcare System with Social Impact,” written by Rafael Arráiz Lucca and Guadalupe Burelli (who passed away a few months ago), with a foreword by Gustavo Roosen and editorial coordination by Isabela Iturriza Solulés, narrates and documents the extraordinary work of physicians Andrés Simón González-Silén and Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz in building a project and company that combines professional and managerial excellence with a profound social conscience.

The book testifies that this path in the healthcare field, undertaken as a vocation, can be productive, sustainable, and enriching. The year that is ending, 2025, has been special for Venemergencia with the steady development of Urgent Care, and the coming year, 2026, is quite promising, as it holds great expectations.

In an exclusive interview with the media outlets of the digital communication group EL SUMARIO, Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, CEO of Venemergencia, and Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz, Director of Operations, discussed the organization’s achievements and objectives as a healthcare provider. They also outlined their upcoming challenges, emphasizing innovation, human compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to the well-being of Venezuelan society. We invite you to enjoy the following video interview and related audiovisual content:

The text’s introduction states and summarizes that: “…the case of Venemergencia is emphatically unique. It began as a venture by two young medical students at the José María Vargas School of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) twenty years ago, and today it is a healthcare provider with over a thousand employees, all within an environment fraught with difficulties (…) A new model, focused on untangling knots for patients and insurance companies, streamlining emergency care, providing humane treatment, and reducing costs for insurers and policyholders.”

María Alejandra Medina, Venemergencia’s Marketing Director, oversaw the overall success of the understated celebration, attending to every aspect and detail with her characteristic kindness and expertise.

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In Venezuela, approximately 50,000 people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, and 95% of these cases do not survive due to a lack of community preparedness and the absence of available equipment in public spaces. As part of the commemoration of World Heart Day, the Venemergencia Foundation organized 10 training sessions this week to reinforce knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and the use of automated external defibrillators in communities that already have them, reaching a total of 500 participants. With this initiative, they have strengthened the community’s ability to respond to emergencies and reinforced the organization’s commitment to building a more heart-safe country.

The Fundación Venemergencia launched the  Programa de Desfibrilación de Acceso Público (DAP) in 2024, an initiative that aims to bring emergency care closer to people and transform everyday spaces into heart-safe zones.

Andrea Galarraga, Sustainability Director at Venemergencia, explained that the program “is a key element in creating community medical systems, where people not only have the knowledge to respond, but also the necessary equipment to do so.”

Education and life-saving equipment

The program combines two fundamental pillars: the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in strategic locations and training citizens to act as first responders. Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz, founding partner and operations director of Venemergencia, summarizes it clearly: “Education is fundamental in emergency care.”

Since the installation of the first AED in Los Palos Grandes Plaza in Caracas, the Public Access Defibrillation Program (DAP) has shown encouraging results:

• More than 5,000 citizens have been trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
• 28 active AEDs are now available in high-traffic locations, including the headquarters of El Sistema, El Teatro Teresa Carreño, and the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria en Caracas, Universidad de Carabobo, and the Basílica de Chiquinquirá en Maracaibo. Various plazas and public spaces in the municipalities of Chacao, Baruta, El Hatillo, and Libertador, as well as several private companies, are now considered cardiac-safe zones thanks to a portable defibrillator installed by Venemergencia as part of institutional partnerships that embody the company’s mission of improving access to healthcare for Venezuelans.

On the occasion of World Heart Day, the Venemergencia Foundation is promoting a safer, more resilient Venezuela with its Public Access Defibrillation Program, which has already installed 28 automatic defibrillators throughout the country.

“Every second counts in an emergency. Every minute that passes reduces the chance of survival by 7% to 10%,” reminds Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, founding partner and executive director of Venemergencia, emphasizing the urgency of having prepared environments.

People at the center

Beyond the innovation of installing public-use medical equipment, the DAP is a community development program that promotes safer, more supportive, and resilient societies, thanks to multi-sectoral partnerships in which citizens are key players. By empowering people to respond to pre-hospital medical emergencies, the DAP is another step in transforming the healthcare system.

The expansion of the program to various cities across the country confirms the Venemergencia Foundation’s commitment to making Venezuela a cardiac-safe nation and paves the way for a future in which every community is capable of saving lives.

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Venemergencia, a leading company in primary healthcare in Venezuela, inaugurated its seventh medical emergency center, this time in the city of Maracay, which also houses Venemergencia’s operational base in that region.

The first Urgent Care center opened in Caracas in August 2023, and by the end of August 2025, it had served more than 50,000 people across its six locations, with a customer satisfaction rating of 97% (NPS). The average wait time from arrival is less than 10 minutes, and the total time spent at the center is less than 2.5 hours. Caracas already has two Urgent Care centers (Xerox Tower and La Candelaria), one at the Concepto La Viña shopping center in Valencia, and others in Lechería, Maracaibo, and Barquisimeto.

Additionally, with these initiatives, the Venemergencia Group has managed to reduce the average cost of emergency care by three times (3x). This is an effective and fast healthcare option available to members of the country’s leading insurance companies, making Venemergencia a reliable and robust partner that ensures the smooth functioning of the healthcare system based on a value-based care model.

Realizing a great purpose

Dr. Andrés Simón González Silén, Executive President of Venemergencia, stated that “we are not only opening a new location, we are consolidating a vision: that of a country where access to quality healthcare is a reality. Today we complete the first phase of the expansion of our Urgent Care model. And we have already taken firm steps in consolidating our network of partners, activating operations in Margarita and Guatire, and soon in Puerto Ordaz, Acarigua, San Antonio de Los Altos, and San Cristóbal. This year we will complete 20 partnerships based on this model,” he emphasized.

For his part, Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez, Operations Director of Venemergencia, highlighted that 25% of the cases treated in the Urgent Care centers have been injuries, followed by acute viral syndrome and lower respiratory infections, and specified that 92% of the cases treated were resolved without the need for referral to an emergency room. “This is more than a business model; it is the realization of our purpose: to provide more and better access to healthcare for Venezuelans. Giving this option to the residents of Maracay and surrounding areas fills us with pride.”

Consolidation of partnerships

Dr. González Silén emphasized that with the opening of Urgent Care Maracay, “Venemergencia is consolidating its position as a leading company in the sector; our actions demonstrate our purpose, and we are paving the way as a model for the country. Having 7 locations that positively impact the quality of life of patients and reduce costs for our clients demonstrates that the value-based healthcare model works, is humane, and has the potential for unlimited expansion.”

This location also consolidates Venemergencia’s partnership with Proyecto Remo to promote reading in the “Dr. The “José María Vargas” library, operating under the “take a book, leave a book” concept, enhances the experience for those visiting the Urgent Care center, promoting a love of reading and fostering a sense of community and trust.

The opening event was attended by journalists and local businesspeople, and was preceded by several meetings with insurance brokers.  The event also featured a special performance by Quattro Corde, a group from El Sistema, who delighted the audience with their music. This was part of the institutional partnership between the Venemergencia Foundation and El Sistema.

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The Venemergencia Foundation’s Public Access Defibrillation Program has arrived in Maracaibo in partnership with Seguros Venezuela. Thanks to a donation from the insurance company, the first Venemergency Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Maracaibo was installed on August 6th at the Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá. The area surrounding the Basilica and downtown Maracaibo became a cardioprotected zone, a tool that significantly improves care for any cardiac emergencies that may arise.

The installation of the AED was preceded by a Thanksgiving Mass for the entire parishioners, officiated by the Parish Priest and Rector of the Basilica, Father Nedward Andrade. The AED installation ceremony was then held, attended by Carmen Alicia Guillén, CEO of Seguros Venezuela, along with other members of the insurance company’s team. Representing Venemergencia was Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez, founding partner and Operating Director, accompanied by members of the healthcare company’s management and regional team.

“I want to thank Seguros Venezuela and the Venemergencia Foundation for their generosity. Thanks to their vision and commitment, this gift of life has become a reality today,” said the Parish Priest and Rector of the Basilica. In his homily, he added: “Their collaboration is a clear example of how private companies and non-profit organizations can come together to serve the community.”

Increased access, strengthened, and protected healthcare

This alliance between the Venemergencia Foundation and Seguros Venezuela seeks to protect and strengthen the healthcare of the Maracaibo community by promoting joint efforts to facilitate and increase access to healthcare for Venezuelans. As part of the automated external defibrillator installation event, “basic life support” courses were given to people who are present or frequent the parish, so they would have the tools to act as first responders in the event of cardiovascular emergencies.

“Maracaibo became a safer city. This project was very valuable to us, as it allowed us to continue supporting the community and have a direct connection with it, putting the safety and well-being of Maracaibo residents first. At Seguros Venezuela, we will continue to support the Venezuelan community,” said Carmen Alicia Guillén, Executive President of Seguros Venezuela.

“Every second counts in an emergency. Every minute that passes reduces the probability of survival by between 7% and 10%,” said Dr. Luis Velásquez, who explained that “with the installation of the defibrillator, an essential tool is provided that can make the difference between life and death.”

To date, Fundación Venemergencia has installed 26 defibrillators in the country. Of these, 15 were donated by the foundation to various plazas, communities, and institutions in Caracas, such as the headquarters of El Sistema, the Church of Our Lady of La Candelaria, the Palace of Academies, and, most recently, the University of Carabobo.

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