Venezuela seeks major international aid to rebuild after June earthquakes

A joint assessment by the United Nations Development Programme, the European Union, the World Bank and regional development banks evaluated the impact of the 24 June twin earthquakes that hit seven Venezuelan states. The study highlights extensive damage to housing, infrastructure and social services, and recommends a sizable funding package to enable a “build back better” approach that enhances resilience and reduces future risk.

UNDP director Michelle Muschett presented the report to interim president Delcy Rodríguez at the Miraflores government complex, with participation from first vice-minister of Foreign Affairs Oliver Blanco. Venezuelan officials said the analysis will guide the selection of priority projects and shape a unified recovery plan. The government has already appealed to UNDP for assistance with housing programs to aid thousands left homeless. The report will serve as a reference for designing a resilient reconstruction framework.