European Commission plans additional €20 million in humanitarian aid for Venezuela

EFE. — The European Commission plans to allocate up to €20 million in additional humanitarian aid to Venezuela following the twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The latest official figures report 4,734 deaths and 16,740 injuries. The European Union’s executive body announced on Wednesday that it will allocate the first €10 million […]

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Government to provide financial assistance to earthquake victims for six months

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of a direct financial assistance program for families directly affected by the June 24 earthquakes. “We have also decided to launch the financing program immediately, providing monthly assistance over the next six months to ensure a steady source of emergency income for those most […]

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OFAC temporarily authorizes Transactions for humanitarian aid following Venezuela earthquake

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 […]

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