Corruption Scandal Rocks Santa Cruz Zoo: Losses Exceed Bs 100,000 Monthly

Santa Cruz Municipal Zoo rocked by corruption allegations. Councilman Alberto Vaca has made a serious accusation of ticket sales manipulation at the Santa Cruz Municipal Zoo, claiming that the zoo is losing over Bs 100,000 per month due to this alleged fraud. "When you go to the zoo with your family," Vaca stated, "you buy a ticket, this ticket is electronic, it has a date and time of printing. They are selling tickets printed in the morning again in the afternoon." The investigation includes three individuals suspected of misappropriating funds from ticket sales. Security footage shows tickets being handled improperly, indicating a potential breach of protocol. The zoo's financial losses are substantial, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights the need for stricter controls and transparency in the management of public institutions.