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U.N. Allocates $15 Million, deploys more than 1,600 international rescuers to Venezuela

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) approved a $15 million allocation from the organization’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The funding will directly strengthen relief operations for people affected by the two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 that struck northern Venezuela. U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher […]

United Kingdom commits €2.3 million and rescue teams following Venezuela’s earthquakes

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.— The United Kingdom announced on Friday that it will provide £2 million (€2.3 million) in humanitarian assistance to Venezuela and deploy a search-and-rescue team to support relief efforts after Wednesday’s twin earthquakes, which have claimed at least 920 lives and injured 3,360 people. The British government unveiled the humanitarian aid package in a statement […]

World Cup holds moments of silence for victims of Venezuela’s earthquakes

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

AFP.— Players, officials, and fans observed moments of silence before Friday’s World Cup matches to honor the victims of the deadly earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week. Both the France–Norway and Senegal–Iraq matches—the first two of six games on Friday’s World Cup schedule—began with the tribute. Stadium announcers in Foxborough, near Boston, and Toronto […]

The Truce Beneath the Rubble: The Day the World Switched Off Geopolitics for Venezuela

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Diviana Márquez.— While the thick dust from the magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes still clouds the sky and weighs heavily on the hearts of millions of Venezuelans, the sound of aircraft engines tells a different story on the runways. In the early hours of Friday morning, the sky carried no storms, only the reflection of […]

Government raises earthquake death toll to 589, orders military deployment in La Guaira state

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, released an updated official assessment of the earthquake emergency affecting the country. She raised the death toll to 589 and announced the deployment of military forces along the central coast to coordinate relief efforts and maintain public order. “Overall, we must report that, regrettably, 589 people have […]

Red Cross appeals for $61 million in international aid to respond to Venezuela

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a $61 million emergency appeal on Friday to fund relief operations in Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the country’s northern region. The organization will use the funds raised through the appeal to strengthen the operational capacity of the Venezuelan […]

Health Minister raises earthquake death toll to 235, reports more than 4,300 injured

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s Ministry of Health updated the casualty toll following the two earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado raised the death toll to 235 and reported that the public hospital network has treated more than 4,300 injured people. “As of 7:00 p.m. today, the public healthcare system […]

Earthquake death toll rises to 920, Jorge Rodríguez reports

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Valeria OlivaresLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. —The President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, updated the official damage assessment left by the powerful earthquakes recorded on June 24, reporting 920 fatalities, 3,360 injured or affected people, and more than 4,000 displaced. La Guaira state accounts for the highest amount of material damage, with a record of 383 residential […]

OFAC temporarily authorizes Transactions for humanitarian aid following Venezuela earthquake

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a general license Thursday that temporarily authorizes transactions related to humanitarian relief efforts following the earthquake in Venezuela, partially easing restrictions under the country’s sanctions program. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 60, allowing “all transactions related to earthquake […]

U.S. Deploys search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday the deployment of specialized search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the South American country. The nation’s top diplomat confirmed that initial operations will focus on rescuing survivors and said Washington will rely on the Department of War for logistical support […]