Fedecámaras highlights the importance of the rapid reintegration of earthquake victims

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 […]

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Consecomercio proposes reconstruction law and relief plan for earthquake victims

The Daily Journal.— Consecomercio has presented a legislative proposal to support Venezuela’s reconstruction following the earthquakes that affected several regions of the country. The proposal also calls for financial mechanisms and coordinated action between the public and private sectors to address the emergency. In a statement, the business association said it submitted the draft Law […]

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Six months after Maduro’s capture: Broad support for political change and the January 3 operation

The Daily Journal.— As Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores complete six months in custody in the United States, where they face criminal proceedings before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, a recent survey by Delphos provides a snapshot of Venezuelan public opinion on the political landscape that followed the […]

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Economic reality is another earthquake: Venezuela’s reconstruction requires coordination, not a state monopoly

The Daily Journal — Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros has brought a sobering reality to the forefront, one that forces the country to look beyond the physical destruction and the undeniable human tragedy. The recent earthquake has carved a deep crack into Venezuela’s already fragile financial structure. According to the analyst’s preliminary estimates, the material losses are […]

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CAF creates a reconstruction fund after earthquakes and commits $1 million

The Daily Journal. — The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has announced the creation of the Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, a trust designed to gather resources from multiple sectors and channel them toward addressing the crisis caused by the June 24 earthquakes. The initiative complements an earlier direct donation of […]

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