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ACNUR se moviliza a contrarreloj para apoyar a Venezuela tras los mortales terremotos
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· June 28, 2026
· 4 min read
. GINEBRA – ACNUR, la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados, está movilizando a contrarreloj personal y recursos para responder a las consecuencias de los devastadores terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela a última hora del miércoles, causando una destrucción generalizada y dejando a miles de personas
Key takeaway Los sismos —de magnitudes 7,2 y 7,5 en la escala de Richter— afectaron principalmente al Distrito Capital de Caracas y a los estados de Miranda, Carabobo, Yaracuy y La Guaira.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have presented a significant challenge for the country's already vulnerable population, including refugees, returnees, and other at-risk groups. ACNUR's rapid mobilization of personnel and resources to support the government's response efforts is crucial in addressing the urgent needs of those affected. The agency's expertise in protection and its close collaboration with authorities and humanitarian partners will be essential in evaluating the needs and coordinating a swift and effective response. The impact of the earthquakes on returnees, who were already facing significant reintegration challenges, is a particular concern for ACNUR. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be important to monitor how the international community responds to the crisis and whether the support provided will be sufficient to address the scale of the disaster. The suspension of flights and damage to essential infrastructure, including hospitals, will likely exacerbate the humanitarian needs in the affected areas.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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