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Debris removal in La Guaira could take at least a year

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Removing the debris left by the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela two months ago could take approximately one year, according to estimates from specialists and the government headed by Delcy Rodríguez. Meanwhile, authorities have yet to begin housing reconstruction formally, and thousands of people who lost their homes remain in […]

World Bank estimates earthquake damage at $19.579 billion

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — A preliminary rapid damage assessment released Thursday by the World Bank estimates that the June 24, 2026 earthquakes caused $19.579 billion in direct damage to physical assets across Venezuela. The report, Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) Report: Venezuela Earthquakes – June 24, 2026, states that the disaster destroyed approximately 1.39% […]