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Debris removal in La Guaira could take at least a year

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Removing the debris left by the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela two months ago could take approximately one year, according to estimates from specialists and the government headed by Delcy Rodríguez. Meanwhile, authorities have yet to begin housing reconstruction formally, and thousands of people who lost their homes remain in […]

U.S. delivers 20 machines to speed up debris removal after earthquakes

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The United States delivered 20 remotely operated heavy machines to Venezuela to speed up the removal of debris left by the June 24 earthquakes, according to John Barrett, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. The United States coordinated the delivery with U.S.-based TFI Solutions. The machines will operate in hard-to-reach […]

Official earthquake death toll rises to 6,438

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes has risen to 6,438, according to figures released Monday by Delcy Rodríguez’s administration. The official report also indicates that healthcare facilities nationwide have treated 86,358 people. Infrastructure damage assessments and housing allocation Technical teams have inspected 59,109 properties to determine the extent of […]

Dialogue talks agree to pursue recovery of Venezuelan assets at Bank of England

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The administration of Delcy Rodríguez and the National Assembly elected in 2015 agreed to focus their efforts on recovering Venezuela’s international reserve assets held at the Bank of England, as part of the agreements reached during the first round of talks between the two sides. The commitment forms part of the […]

College of Engineers and Construction Chamber call for proper rubble management methodology

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The National Board of the College of Engineers of Venezuela and leaders of the Venezuelan Chamber of Construction held an institutional meeting this weekend and signed a joint document addressed to the relevant authorities. The document calls for implementing a proper methodology to manage the debris left by buildings that collapsed […]

Official update: 2,645 deaths confirmed after the June 24 earthquakes

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s Ministry of People’s Power for Communication and Information released a new official report on Friday detailing the extent of the damage, humanitarian assistance, and rescue operations carried out across the country following the June 24 earthquakes. According to the institutional report, authorities have confirmed 2,645 fatalities, while the number of injured […]