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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 […]

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 […]

Francisco Garcés estimates that between 12,000 and 15,000 buildings still need to be evaluated after the earthquakes

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

The presidential commission led by Francisco Garcés has already inspected approximately 6,000 residential buildings. Beginning July 7, volunteer engineers from the Venezuelan College of Engineers joined the assessment efforts. By Vanessa Davies Three colors have taken on a new meaning in Venezuela since the earthquakes of June 24: green, yellow, and red. The rapid assessments […]

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 […]

Delcy Rodríguez says 80% of buildings that collapsed in the earthquakes were privately developed

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— During an international press conference, a Mexican journalist asked Venezuelan authorities about allegations of structural deficiencies in homes delivered under housing programs launched during the administration of former president Hugo Chávez following the damage caused by the June 24 earthquakes. The reporter cited testimonies from residents of a housing complex who claimed […]

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

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]