After the earthquakes of June 24, Venezuela decreed a State of Emergency throughout the territory, through Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 7039.
Through Decree 5,364, dated June 24, the State of National Emergency was declared to deploy technical, human, financial or material resources to…
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Venezuela manages special $200 million reconstruction and technical assistance fund
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the creation of a $200 million reconstruction and assistance fund.
Rodríguez emphasized that this fund "will allow for the immediate allocation of emergency relief funds to affected…
The United Nations will help Venezuela with $50 million
Through its World Food Programme, the United Nations hopes to collect $50 million in aid to assist some 500,000 people affected by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.
Stephanie Hochstetter, head of the organization in the…
Hyundai Motor Group donates $1 million to support earthquake recovery
Hyundai Motor Group officially announced a $1 million donation to support relief and recovery efforts in Venezuela following the recent earthquake that caused significant damage in the affected regions.
The donation will be channeled…
The yen fell to its lowest level in 40 years
The Japanese yen fell to a 40-year low on Tuesday, June 30, leaving authorities on high alert given this setback against the US dollar.
"Experts believe that government action will not reverse the currency's trend," but intervention is not…
CAF announces the Venezuela recovery and reconstruction fund
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) announced the creation of the Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, which will begin with a seed capital of $1 million.
This amount is in addition to the $300,000…
14.5 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela from Peru
Peru sent 14.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela, including food, supplies, and household goods, as assistance to those affected by the recent earthquakes in the country.
The shipment was made via a Peruvian Air Force plane, bringing…
Fedecámaras assures supply of basic goods in Venezuela
In a call for calm, the president of Fedecámaras, Felipe Capozzolo, stated that Venezuela is capable of guaranteeing the supply of basic goods to the population, following the two earthquakes of June 24.
The business leader spoke out to…
Shell to send $5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela
In a press release, Shell announced it will provide $5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela, channeled through the World Food Programme (WEP) and local humanitarian organizations.
The funds will be used, among other things, to support…
Aruba’s Prime Minister announces reopening of border with Venezuela in August
Aruba's Prime Minister, Mike Eman, indicated last week that the border with Venezuela will reopen on August 1, although precautions remain in place due to the ongoing seismic emergency.
"The initial plan envisions one flight per week,"…
Venezuela restricts airspace for security measures
Following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, aviation authorities "confirmed the temporary suspension of commercial flights by airlines, as well as operations at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía."
The…
IDB resumes relations with Venezuela and appoints new Governor to the institution
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) resumed relations with Venezuela last Wednesday, June 24. The new governor to the institution is Calixto José Ortega Sánchez.
Relations between the South American country and the financial…