VOICED : "Muerte lenta", el licor artesanal que enlutó fiesta de año nuevo en Venezuela

VOICED : "Muerte lenta", el licor artesanal que enlutó fiesta de año nuevo en Venezuela

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Health, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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In Chivacoa, Venezuela, a New Year's celebration turned tragic when an artisanal liquor, dubbed 'Muerte lenta' by locals, led to the deaths of nine people and hospitalization of sixteen others. The liquor, adulterated with methanol, caused severe symptoms like vision loss and organ failure. Authorities are investigating the source, but the seller, Nabor Pinto, also died from consuming the liquor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the tragedy in Chivacoa?

A homemade liquor

A natural disaster

A food poisoning incident

A viral outbreak

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symptoms did the victims experience after consuming the liquor?

Cough and sore throat

Fever and chills

Loss of vision and dizziness

Loss of appetite

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the substance used to adulterate the liquor?

Methanol

Butanol

Isopropanol

Ethanol

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the person who brought the liquor to the party?

They also died from consumption

They were hospitalized but survived

They were arrested

They fled the country

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are the police taking following the incident?

Closing all liquor stores

Finding the suppliers of the adulterated liquor

Issuing a public health warning

Banning all celebrations