Sinkhole on Troncal 5 severs road link between Barinas and Táchira

Heavy rainfall caused a sinkhole in the Curbatí sector of Pedraza municipality, closing the Troncal 5 national road and halting all vehicular traffic between Barinas and Táchira states. The collapse has led to kilometer-long traffic jams, flooding of rural homes, and agricultural losses. The duration of the closure is uncertain, and no alternative routes have been announced, potentially disrupting regional supply chains.