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Foodgrains Bank responds as powerful back-to-back earthquakes push Venezuela deeper into crisis
By Canadian Foodgrains Bank at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
. The back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude hit within a minute of each other, killing at least 589 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others. These numbers are expected to rise exponentially in the coming days as more information becomes available and search and rescue efforts c
Key takeaway 5 in magnitude hit within a minute of each other, killing at least 589 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela exacerbate an already dire humanitarian situation, with the UN estimating up to eight million people in need of assistance prior to the disaster. The economic instability and rising food prices that plagued the country before the earthquakes will likely worsen, pushing more families into hunger. The response from Canadian Foodgrains Bank, as part of the Humanitarian Coalition, is critical in providing emergency assistance to the most vulnerable populations. The organization's experience in addressing hunger globally, having provided $74.6 million in assistance to 1,176,111 people in 37 countries in the 2024-25 budget year, will be invaluable in navigating the complex relief efforts in Venezuela. The ability of local partners, who have been present in Venezuela for decades, to provide targeted support will be essential in helping communities withstand the shock and begin to recover.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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