AGP Executive Report

Earthquake Recovery in La Guaira: Venezuela’s double earthquake death toll has climbed past 5,000, with 5,069 reported and 16,740 injured; over 21,000 people remain in 107 temporary camps as aftershocks continue. Waste & Public Health: La Guaira is stepping up debris and rubble disposal, arranging 11 temporary waste disposal plots with UNDP input, while two large hospital-waste incinerators were activated at Maiquetía to safely destroy up to 4.6 tons of waste per day. Energy Resilience: Venezuela signed agreements to recover 7,400 MW over four years—2,400+ MW with Russia’s INSA (Tocoma works) and 1,000 MW in the first 24 months with General Electric—aimed at stabilizing the national grid. Hospital Waste Infrastructure: The new incinerators are part of biosafety controls after June 24. Humanitarian Support: Qatar’s rescue teams were thanked as Venezuela dismissed 41 workers after debris removal and rescue operations.

Earthquake Recovery: Venezuela’s double earthquake death toll has climbed past 5,000, with the latest official count reaching 5,069 fatalities, 16,740 injured, and 17,907 people still without housing; authorities report 107 temporary camps sheltering more than 21,000 displaced people, while 1,331 aftershocks have been recorded since June 24. Waste & Public Health: In La Guaira, two large industrial incinerators for hospital waste were activated at Simón Bolívar International Airport, aiming to safely destroy medical waste types A, B and C (4.6 tons/day). Debris Management: The Ecosocialism ministry says 11 temporary waste disposal plots were set up in La Guaira with UNDP support, and reports thousands of tons of rubble collected since the quake. Tourism Continuity: MINTUR opened a “Comprehensive Care Box” in Caracas to keep tourism licensing and registry procedures moving after the disaster. Sanctions Pressure: U.S. lawmakers and economists are again urging sanctions relief, arguing restrictions are blocking relief and long-term reconstruction.

Earthquake recovery and health risks: Three weeks after Venezuela’s June 24 twin quakes, the death toll is nearing 5,000 and tens of thousands remain displaced, with PAHO warning the “critical” phase will bring rising health dangers from damaged hospitals, overcrowding, and disrupted water, sanitation, and routine care. Shelter and services on the ground: Venezuelan authorities say they’ve set up 106 temporary camps and are coordinating inspections, registration, and housing searches while volunteer and institutional teams keep pushing aid into affected areas like La Guaira and the Guarenas-Guatire axis. International solidarity for relief: Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela exchanged letters after the disaster, with T&T reaffirming support; Barbados also sent medical supplies and personnel to help run a field hospital in Guarenas. Disaster preparedness lessons: IOM says response is shifting from search-and-rescue toward early recovery, but displaced families still face uncertainty over housing and access to healthcare and basic needs. Media and accountability tensions: Diosdado Cabello criticized foreign journalists’ coverage of the quake crisis, adding to ongoing debates over access and independent reporting.

Earthquake recovery in La Guaira: Venezuela is pushing debris cleanup and safer waste handling after the June 24 twin quakes, with officials supervising a temporary disposal center at the Santa Eduvigis landfill and setting up 11 collection points to classify and crush rubble, aiming to cut collected material volume by 80%. Housing and tenant protections: The National Assembly advanced reforms to the Law Against Real Estate Fraud to speed post-quake construction, but Chavista analysts warn it could weaken tenant safeguards and loosen developer rules. Food security in shelters: Survivors in temporary camps are receiving WFP food and support as hunger rises alongside displacement. Regional solidarity: Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados are coordinating aid shipments and field hospital support for quake-affected areas, including medical supplies arriving in Guarenas. Public health and safety: Authorities are also working on camp registration and emergency care capacity while countering misinformation about the response.

Disaster Response in Focus: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes continue to ripple through daily life as the death toll climbs to 4,829 and 17,907 people remain homeless, with 16,740 injured and rescue teams still searching; authorities say 106 temporary camps are operating across La Guaira, Caracas, Miranda and Aragua, with capacity for 25,351 people. Humanitarian Aid: WFP food and other support are reaching families in shelters, while the government reports 20,857 people served across camps and international deliveries continue. Regional Solidarity: CARICOM partners keep sending relief—St. Vincent and the Grenadines delivered 88 containers including food, medicines, debris-removal gear and 300 water tanks. Policy Pressure: U.S. Democrats urge Trump to lift sanctions to unblock reconstruction and emergency services, arguing the “economic siege” is slowing debris clearing and rebuilding. Disaster Preparedness: A Japanese structural engineer calls the quake response “organized and efficient,” and says his team is training Venezuelan engineers using an app to assess cracks and damage.

Earthquake Recovery in Venezuela: After twin quakes in late June devastated coastal states, Venezuela is moving into reconstruction and building-safety checks, with engineers using “traffic-light” ratings to decide which buildings are safe to re-enter as families salvage materials and brace for aftershocks. Humanitarian Aid & Regional Support: CARICOM members keep shipping relief—St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the effort with 88 containers of food, medicines, construction supplies, debris-removal gear, and 300 water tanks to La Guaira. Disaster Preparedness Gap: Commentaries and aid-focused reporting are zeroing in on how under-resourced disaster planning and fragile infrastructure worsened the toll, while calls grow for stronger preparedness and resilience ahead of future hazards. Wildlife & Community Response: Rescue and recovery efforts are also reaching animals and local shelters, with reports highlighting how quake impacts are straining care capacity and pushing urgent donations and adoptions.

Earthquake Recovery: Venezuela’s painstaking reconstruction after the June 24 twin quakes continues, with engineers inspecting damaged buildings and assigning safety “traffic-light” ratings as families weigh whether it’s safe to return. Disaster Toll: The death toll has climbed to about 4,734, with roughly 16,740 injured and nearly 17,907 left homeless, as recovery camps and medical needs expand. Coastal Pollution Crackdown: The environment ministry issued zero tolerance for illegal marine dumping of solid waste, rubber, and debris, warning that private debris-removal efforts that bypass rules could trigger severe penalties. Search-and-Rescue Animals: A trained border-collie named Tsunami has become a symbol of hope, credited with locating at least 26 survivors and highlighting the value of disaster-ready animal teams. Aid and Connectivity: Switzerland delivered medical supplies to La Guaira, and emergency satellite direct-to-device service was authorized to keep mobile connections running when terrestrial networks failed.

Earthquake recovery & public health: Venezuela’s twin June 24 quakes have killed about 4,561 people, with 16,740 injured and nearly 18,000 still without permanent housing, as debris and disrupted services threaten a longer-term crisis. Humanitarian needs: Aid workers warn of a “dire” situation—overwhelmed hospitals, rising skin and gastrointestinal illness linked to poor water and sanitation, and urgent psychosocial support for displaced families. Disaster response & coordination: Amazon launched a humanitarian air bridge with weekly flights to Caracas, working with Airlink, the U.S. State Department and WFP to prevent aid bottlenecks. Seismic science: Venezuelan researchers inspected the San Sebastián Fault evidence in La Guaira, mapping cracks and noting aftershocks could last weeks to months. Climate risk: UBS flags a strong El Niño as a threat to food, hydropower and infrastructure across Latin America, with Colombia especially exposed. Oil & methane policy: The IEA warns EU methane rules could limit access to heavy crudes—including from Venezuela—raising costs and uncertainty for EU refiners. Food safety: A systematic review found multiple pesticide residues in infant formula, with studies including Venezuela among the sampled countries. Aid & diplomacy: Switzerland sent medical supplies to La Guaira; Venezuela also appointed a new charge d’affaires to the U.S. to expand cooperation.

Earthquake response backlash: Anger is rising in Venezuela after the June 24 twin quakes, with residents in La Guaira and Catia La Mar openly confronting officials over what many call a reckless, slow response as the death toll climbs toward 4,490 and more bodies are still being recovered. Humanitarian logistics: Amazon launched a dedicated humanitarian air bridge with weekly flights to Caracas, coordinating priorities with Airlink, the U.S. State Department and WFP to avoid aid bottlenecks. Aid coordination hiccup: Uruguay postponed a second aid shipment after Venezuela changed entry conditions for cargo, stressing it’s a delay, not a cancellation. Health and shelter needs: A critical medical shipment arrived in Caracas with chronic-disease meds, hygiene supplies and field support, while aid groups warn of worsening sanitation-linked skin and gastrointestinal problems plus major psychosocial strain. Recovery and housing policy: The government signaled a reform of the Chávez-era rental law to expand housing supply after the disaster, aiming to bring about 200,000 homes back into the rental market. Climate risk watch: El Niño is forecast to strengthen toward very strong or “super” levels by late 2026, raising the odds of drought stress on Venezuela’s hydroelectric output and broader weather shocks across Latin America.

Earthquake recovery and public health: As Venezuela moves into a longer recovery phase after the June 24 twin quakes, aid groups warn needs are still “dire,” with thousands displaced and hospitals overwhelmed, while shortages of clean water and sanitation are driving skin and gastrointestinal illness risks; Psychosocial support for children: Save the Children reports safe spaces for kids in the quake zone, with counselors seeing acute distress—fear, sleep problems, and anxiety triggered by aftershocks and cracks; Humanitarian logistics and shelter: Caritas Venezuela says search-and-rescue is over but shelter, food, mental health support, and social protections must ramp up amid rising death tolls and tens of thousands still unaccounted for; Community resilience through culture: Trujillo’s Route of Hope collected recycled-material toy-making to support children in temporary camps, and a Route of Hope recreational day in El Paraíso used art and storytelling to help families regain emotional stability; International aid arrivals: Türkiye’s rescue brigade was honored and a new shipment of medicines and heavy-duty tents arrived, while Caricom relief shipments continue to roll in; Climate risk watch: UBS warns El Niño could strain Venezuela’s hydroelectric output during droughts, adding pressure to already fragile systems.

Earthquake Humanitarian Crisis: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have pushed the death toll to nearly 5,000, with thousands still missing, and PAHO warning of a “critical” emergency as sanitation gaps and an overburdened health system raise outbreak risks. Child Mental Health: Save the Children reports children in quake zones are flinching at loud sounds, struggling to sleep, and showing anger and anxiety—support safe spaces are being set up to help them recover. Shelter Expansion: The response is scaling up with 108 temporary camps operating nationwide, sheltering about 19,500 people, while officials also roll out a housing reconstruction approach using a biometric registry and QR-coded certificates. Animal Welfare: Earthquakes have also devastated animal shelters in La Guaira, leaving injured and abandoned pets overwhelming facilities; vets and volunteers are calling for medical supplies and food, with adoption urged to free space. International Aid: Qatar is running field hospitals in Caracas as part of a wider medical push, with multiple countries deploying teams to stabilize health services.

Earthquake Response Update: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have killed 4,490 people, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 left homeless, as rescue work shifts toward longer-term relief and rebuilding. Humanitarian Camps: Authorities say 94 temporary camps are operating, sheltering 18,437 displaced people, with capacity planned to reach 24,129 spaces while food, water, and medical support continue. Child Protection: Save the Children reports rising mental distress among quake-affected children, including sleep problems, flinching at loud sounds, and anger—prompting safe spaces and psychosocial support. Housing Reconstruction: A new housing reconstruction plan is rolling out a biometric registry using fingerprint-linked QR certificates to speed and verify allocations for nearly 18,000 people. International Medical Aid: Qatar’s response is expanding with field hospitals and medical teams, while other international search-and-rescue missions continue to support operations. Disaster Risk & Preparedness: Scientists warn the “earthquake doublet” highlights gaps in how seismic hazards are modeled, especially where multiple faults interact. Oil Spill Safety: A fuel spill on the Caracas–La Guaira highway was contained after a crane accident, with responders using absorbent materials to reduce ignition and road-safety risks.

Earthquake recovery and public health: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes on June 24 continue to shape daily life, with officials reporting deaths rising to 4,333 and 16,740 injured, while thousands remain homeless and emergency teams push assessments and aid in quake-hit coastal areas like La Guaira. Disaster preparedness lessons: Scientists warn the “earthquake doublet” shows why hazard models that treat faults as isolated may miss how multi-fault interactions can amplify destruction—an issue also flagged for places like California’s San Andreas system. Humanitarian response on the ground: Volunteers keep feeding and supplying families in La Guaira, turning homes into emergency food banks, while international search-and-rescue teams—including Jordan’s unit—report rescues and recovered victims alongside Venezuelan responders. Energy and environment risks: A rollover on the Caracas–La Guaira highway triggered a controlled fuel spill, with firefighters using absorbent materials to contain hydrocarbon risks. Oil policy shift: Acting President Delcy Rodriguez signed new rules that reduce PDVSA’s control and expand private-sector roles as crude output nears 1.2 million bpd, a move with major environmental and infrastructure implications.

Earthquake death toll update: Venezuela’s National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez says the June 24 twin quakes have killed 4,333 people and injured 16,740, with thousands still homeless as rescue and damage assessments continue. Housing and disaster data: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced a Unique Housing Registry starting July 11, using fingerprint-based registration to map quake-affected families and homes in temporary camps. Health and burials: Venezuela’s Public Ministry inspected cemetery burial procedures in La Guaira to ensure compliance with national rules and international standards for handling bodies after disasters. International aid and solidarity: Mexico’s Yumare unit and other partners continue rescue and supply support, while El Salvador opened a field hospital in Catia La Mar to expand medical care for adults and children. Preparedness lessons: Scientists and relief groups are warning that Venezuela’s earthquake preparedness and response systems were under-resourced, and that stronger planning is crucial as aftershocks and long-term recovery needs grow.

Earthquake Response & Public Health: Venezuela’s June 24 twin earthquakes have killed at least 4,118 people, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 left homeless, as aftershocks continue to rattle the capital and complicate recovery. Housing & Data Systems: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced a “Unique Housing Registry” starting July 11, using fingerprint-based registration to map quake-affected shelters and homes for repairs. Burials & Disaster Standards: Venezuela’s Public Ministry inspected cemetery burial procedures in La Guaira to ensure compliance with national rules and international standards for handling bodies after natural disasters. Water, Hygiene & Ongoing Needs: Relief efforts are still focused on safe water, hygiene kits, medicines, and shelter support, with survivors facing shortages that raise risks of illness. Preparedness Lessons: Multiple reports point to weak disaster preparedness and under-resourced emergency systems, while international partners push for stronger, faster search-and-rescue capacity. Animal Rescue: The Nevado Mission says it has rescued 449 animals from rubble, providing veterinary care and reunification support.

Earthquake recovery & public health: PAHO launched a US$24 million emergency appeal as Venezuela’s twin quakes push the health crisis into a new phase, citing ongoing injuries, hospital pressure, and rising risks from disrupted water, sanitation, and routine care. Humanitarian logistics: Guyana and other CARICOM states sent a relief ship with 88 containers plus medical supplies, food, tanks, and heavy equipment to support response and early recovery. Accountability & preparedness: A new report argues Venezuela’s disaster toll reflects weak state capacity and long-standing neglect, with corruption and poor enforcement leaving buildings vulnerable and slowing rescue and coordination. Community response: In the U.S., the Miami Fire-Rescue team and other task forces returned after searching for survivors in quake-hit areas, while the Brewers’ “Unidos por Venezuela” game raised supplies and funds for families affected. Animal support: McDonald’s in Caraballeda became a makeshift “Hospital McDonald’s” for missing pets, and a trained search dog story highlights how animals are being used in rescue efforts.