Authorities launch online platform to help locate missing persons

The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan authorities have launched a digital platform to help families locate people reported missing or transferred to medical facilities after the earthquakes that struck on June 24, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced on Sunday. During an emergency briefing, Rodríguez explained that relatives can now check whether a missing person is […]

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Nearly 8,000 volunteers register to support rescue operations in La Guaira

The Daily Journal. — A total of 7,876 volunteers have registered at the enrollment center established at the Poliedro de Caracas to support operations in the areas affected by the June 24 earthquakes, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced on Sunday. According to Rodríguez, the registration system has helped organize the massive wave of citizen […]

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More than 2,600 foreign rescue workers join emergency operations in Venezuela

The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan authorities reported on Sunday that international support for search-and-rescue operations continues to grow following the June 24 earthquakes. A total of 2,624 foreign rescue workers have joined the effort, bringing dozens of specialized teams and tons of medical supplies to assist emergency operations. Jorge Rodríguez, a leader of the United […]

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UN sets up three field hospitals in La Guaira as 23 countries support rescue operations

The Daily Journal. — The United Nations System in Venezuela has deployed emergency medical infrastructure along the country’s central coast to address the health crisis caused by last Wednesday’s twin earthquakes. The operation comes as international rescue teams continue arriving to search collapsed structures for survivors. UN Resident Coordinator in Venezuela Gianluca Rampolla told EFE […]

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U.S. Southern Command announces military operation in Venezuela following earthquakes

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the immediate deployment of operational forces to support rescue and relief efforts across Venezuela following yesterday’s devastating earthquakes. The military operation follows direct orders from U.S. defense leadership in coordination with Washington’s diplomatic channels. “As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is […]

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