Venezuela’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens After Worst Earthquake in Decades

Venezuela's humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply following twin earthquakes on June 24, the strongest seismic events since 1990. These disasters caused significant loss of life, widespread infrastructure damage, and disrupted humanitarian response efforts. Initial estimates place destruction at $6.7 billion, affecting nearly 7 million people, including 2 million in Caracas. As the death count rises daily, rescue and reconstruction efforts continue amidst a deepening crisis that has severely impacted livelihoods across the nation.