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Fedecámaras highlights the importance of the rapid reintegration of earthquake victims

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

The Daily Journal. — Fedecámaras President Felipe Capozzolo stressed the importance of strengthening the production chains of the construction, apparel, and textile sectors to accelerate the rapid reintegration of everyone affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Capozzolo emphasized the need to guarantee housing and employment so people affected by the […]

India concludes humanitarian mission after performing more than 8,000 medical procedures

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced Friday the conclusion of Operation Dost (Operation Friendship), the humanitarian assistance mission the country deployed to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck in June. Indian authorities reported that the field hospital established in Caracas carried out more than 8,000 medical procedures and laboratory tests, including […]

The diplomacy of earthquakes: The unexpected thaw between Caracas and Jerusalem

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The earthquakes in Venezuela have triggered a geopolitical shift. The arrival of IsraAID rescue teams and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s official welcome to the Jewish community have buried nearly two decades of ideological dogmatism, opening a channel of pragmatism amid the rubble. By Óscar Reyes Matute Geology has achieved what diplomacy seemed unable to accomplish: […]

Government to launch biometric registration of displaced families

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government will launch a Single Housing Registry this Saturday for families displaced by the June 24 earthquakes who remain in temporary shelters, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced. According to information released by the Presidential Press Office, authorities will carry out the operation gradually across the camps established to assist […]

Neighbors in Caracas organize to keep their buildings from becoming tombs after the earthquakes

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

As of Tuesday, July 7, authorities had officially reported 856 damaged buildings and 190 collapsed structures. Inspections continue to determine whether homes remain safe to inhabit. By Vanessa Davies Although his building was not among those hardest hit by the earthquakes of June 24, Ramón fears it may not withstand another violent tremor. In the […]

Government announces emergency mortgage program with subsidies of up to 80%

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of an emergency mortgage program as part of a broader package of economic measures to address the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes. The program will provide subsidies covering up to 80% of eligible financing. Rodríguez said the government will implement the initiative in […]