May brings devotees of the Virgin Mary to sites of Marian fervor around the world. In Venezuela, as usual, many will flock to the country’s Caribbean beaches on weekends in May, while others make pilgrimages to its religious sites. One of the most important sites is Betania outside Caracas.
Born and raised in Chicago, José Orozco works as a freelance reporter in Caracas, Venezuela where he covers social issues.
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