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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 […]

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 […]

Government raises earthquake death toll to 2,595 and defends victim identification protocol

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

The Daily Journal. — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, updated the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,595 on Thursday and defended the procedures authorities have followed to manage and identify the victims. She said officials have complied with Venezuelan law and international standards throughout the process. During a press conference with international […]

Government restricts access to La Guaira

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

The Daily Journal.— Interior, Justice, and Peace Minister Diosdado Cabello announced a complete restriction on vehicle and pedestrian access to La Guaira state beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26. Cabello said authorities adopted the measure because severe traffic congestion has overwhelmed the routes leading to the coastal state. According to the minister, the […]

Editorial | Unity without impunity

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

Juan Barreto, Bureau Chief Venezuela & LATAM. — Tragedy once again reminds us that nature has no ideology, but residential areas and construction materials certainly do. Today, thousands of our fellow citizens have lost their homes in working-class neighborhoods and middle-class communities alike. Fragile homes in areas that already faced serious risks now lie torn […]