Leydys Crespo

Leydys Crespo, an eyewitness to the devastating 1999 Vargas floods in Venezuela, shares her harrowing experience during this natural disaster. She describes the shocking arrival of torrential rains, leading to catastrophic mudslides that swept away homes and lives. Leydys recounts her family's desperate attempts to flee and the unsettling conditions in refugee shelters during the holidays. As the casualty figures remain debated, Leydys reflects on the enduring impact of the tragedy and the years it took to rebuild her life.