Barinas, Venezuela – February 2024 – As part of the Extraordinary Visitation to the Salesian Province of Venezuela (VEN), from 22 to 25  February Fr Hugo Orozco, Councilor for the Interamerica Region, visited the Salesian Agricultural Technical School at Barinas. The students welcomed him with the words of the President of the student organisation, who expressed his gratitude for these 40 years of presence of the Salesians in Barinas, forming good Christians and upright citizens. In a festive and joyful atmosphere, Fr Orozco shared a cultural evening with the Salesian community and the technical and teaching staff  involving the typical dances of the area and showcasing the students. The invitation, from the Damas Salesianas Association in Barinas, was also attended by the Ruta Salesiana (Salesian Way) Youth Group. In the following days the Regional Councillor also had the opportunity to visit the church of the Patroness of Venezuela, Our Lady of Coromoto near Guanare, and there he celebrated the Eucharist. At the end of the last day in Barinas, Fr Orozco was greeted with a pleasant evening of songs and joropo dances.