Caucagüita
We arrived in Caucagüita by invitation from community leader Henry Vivas (+) when Impronta was still in its early stages and searching for a community to support.
Although we found an underserved parish, we also encountered many families deeply rooted in the neighborhood, working tirelessly to improve their quality of life.
After organizing several successful activities and confident that it was fertile ground for our efforts, we decided in 2018 to make Caucagüita the focus of our social action.
Caucagüita is one of the five parishes in the Sucre municipality, located in the state of Miranda, behind the Petare neighborhood in northeastern Venezuela.
Its name comes from the indigenous Cumanogota word from the Carib family, which means “place of impetuous and tempestuous waters.”
With an area of 54 square kilometers, is estimated that Caucagüita has a population between 60,000 and 70,000 inhabitants (there are no official figures).
It is considered a low-income community, facing significant deficiencies in public services such as water, electricity, gas, transportation, and healthcare.
History
Its origins trace back to the colonial era when it served as a coffee plantation. Within its boundaries lie properties that belonged to Andrés Bello and the national hero José Félix Ribas.
During the 20th century, specifically between the 1970s and 1980s, 62 blocks were constructed in Caucagüita, initially intended to house families affected by disasters.
Over time, people occupied spaces around these buildings, creating their own homes and more precarious settlements.
In 1991, Caucagüita was officially designated as a parish and currently comprises over 60 neighborhoods and 7 urban developments.
