Venezuela extends school suspension, launches home inspections after earthquakes

Delcy Rodríguez extended school suspension for one more week and created a commission to inspect homes damaged by the double earthquake that struck Venezuela. The acting president announced the measures on Sunday via state TV VTV, citing safety concerns and the need to assess structural damage.

Measures announced

Schools nationwide will remain closed from June 29 to July 5 Source: El Nacional. A presidential commission, including public institutions, engineering organizations, and universities, will inspect homes and infrastructure using a traffic-light color system (green, yellow, red) to determine habitability Source: Diario Libre. Another commission, led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, will plan temporary camps for those who lost their homes and fast-track construction projects Source: El Nacional.

Damage and recovery

The hardest-hit state, La Guaira, has seen partial restoration of services: 75% of electricity, 68% of water, and 90% of main roads Source: Diario Libre. Authorities report ongoing rescue efforts, with 33 people rescued alive Source: El Nacional. However, official casualty figures show some inconsistency: as of Sunday, 1,450 deaths and 3,150 injured are reported, down from 3,238 injuries the previous day without explanation Source: Diario Libre. In total, 12,721 families have been affected.

International response and next steps

Rescue teams from multiple countries are assisting. The government emphasizes that the inspection commission is already working to allow people to return safely to their homes Source: El Nacional.