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 […]
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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 […]
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The Daily Journal — La Guaira Governor José Alejandro Terán reported that authorities have received reports of 1,338 missing people one month after the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela’s central coast. He added that officials still need to verify the figure by cross-checking multiple databases. Terán shared the information during a radio interview […]
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The Daily Journal — Venezuelan airline Laser temporarily reorganized its operations after the disruption caused by the earthquakes. The experience led the company to identify an opportunity to develop a more flexible airport network with a stronger presence at regional airports across the country. Eliana Verkooke, Laser’s Commercial Director, told Bloomberg that, despite the emergency […]
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The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that she has asked Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) to establish a special judicial jurisdiction to expedite civil cases arising from the damage caused by the twin earthquakes of June 24. The proposal aims to provide legal certainty for affected families. Rodríguez announced the move […]
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The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Wednesday a special financing and subsidy program for families who lost their primary homes in the recent twin earthquakes. The initiative combines mortgage loans from public and private banks with direct government subsidies for home purchases. According to the Presidency, the program will allow displaced […]
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Homes built with zinc sheets and dirt floors, children living in houses marked with red tags, and communities affected by the earthquakes were among the realities encountered by volunteer inspectors coordinated by Sergio Silva, a professor at the Central University of Venezuela’s School of Civil Engineering, during an outreach mission carried out from July 24 […]
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AFP — Venezuela will need years to recover from the earthquakes, the Red Cross said on Friday, one month after the June 24 disaster that claimed more than 5,000 lives. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that thousands of people living with chronic illnesses have yet to fully resume […]
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The Daily Journal — UNICEF announced on Thursday that it will require $65.7 million over the coming months to respond to the humanitarian impact of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes. The June 24 disaster has claimed at least 5,398 lives, injured 16,740 people, and displaced 17,907, according to official figures. Target population and risks facing children In […]
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By Wilmer Rosas Specialized estimates indicate that Venezuela’s twin earthquakes of June 24, 2026, produced more than one million tons of rubble and debris. That presents an enormous challenge—and, at the same time, an opportunity—for the State to demonstrate sound management and operational efficiency. Countless protocols, international case studies, and public policies already address the […]
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