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At IVIC, technological development never stops
The early morning silence in Altos de Pipe, in the state of Miranda, was violently shattered on January 3rd by an unprecedented act of aggression. It was not an accident, nor a technical failure; it was a direct attack against the knowledge, sovereignty, and technological future of a nation.
TL;DR
- A missile attack occurred on January 3rd between 1:50 and 2:00 a.m. near the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC).
- The attack primarily targeted a communications tower but caused collateral damage to the Mathematics Center, physics, ecology, and chemistry centers.
- The destruction severed the power line, leaving the institute without electricity, water, and internet service, impacting ongoing research.
- Damage affected western zones (medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology) and eastern zones (ecology, biochemistry, biophysics, environmental sciences, atmospheric chemistry, oceanography, climate change).
- The attack risks the closure of essential public health services, such as the gamma ray sterilization plant (Pegama), and national industry analyses.
- The IVIC also houses classrooms for the University of Sciences, training future scientists.
- Restoration efforts are underway, with funds approved for rebuilding the Mathematics Center and restoring electrical and digital infrastructure.
- The attack is described as an attempt to subject the country to technological dependence and a blow to local problem-solving capabilities.
- Activities are resuming, and the scientific community is committed to rebuilding and continuing their work.