The Vargas Tragedy, also known as the Vargas Disaster, refers to the catastrophic landslides and flooding that occurred in the Vargas State of Venezuela in December 1999. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of thousands more. Synonyms for the Vargas Tragedy could include the Vargas Catastrophe, the Vargas Emergency, the Vargas Crisis, or the Vargas Deluge. Each of these terms highlights the severity and impact of the disaster that devastated the region and forever changed the lives of those who survived it.