Venezuela seeks US and IMF aid for earthquake reconstruction

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced that her government is in conversations with the U.S. State Department and the International Monetary Fund to secure resources for rebuilding infrastructure damaged by the devastating earthquakes on June 24. The quakes caused at least 2,595 deaths and 12,400 injuries, with 855 buildings affected, according to Rodríguez. Source: eldiado

International Support

Rodríguez stated that the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank have already offered non-reimbursable cooperation and credit lines. Source: elcaribedr A preliminary damage assessment by the UN Development Programme estimates losses at $6.7 billion. Source: infobae The government created a $200 million initial fund with CAF for housing donations, with full audit mechanisms. Source: eldiado

Displacement and Recovery

The Venezuelan government reports 12,800 people lost their homes, while UNHCR documents 16,000 displaced individuals. Source: elcaribedr A specialized team from Israel has arrived to assess and help recover damaged infrastructure. Source: infobae Additionally, Brazil's Defense Minister José Múcio visited to expand humanitarian cooperation and evaluate reconstruction initiatives. Source: eldiado