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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 […]

Death toll rises to 920 after earthquakes, according to Jorge Rodríguez

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

The Daily Journal.— National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez updated the official assessment of the damage caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. He reported 920 confirmed deaths, 3,360 people injured or otherwise affected, and more than 4,000 people displaced. La Guaira state has suffered the most extensive material damage. Authorities have […]