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Message on the Venezuela earthquakes: Attributable to Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director
By UNOPS at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
. Reports indicate last night’s powerful earthquakes have caused significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and severe damage to homes and vital infrastructure in Caracas and elsewhere. My deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and our thoughts are with all affected by this traged
Key takeaway Media enquiries For more information and to request interviews, please contact: Juliette Touma, UNOPS Global Director of Communications, +45 53 52 01 27, juliettet@unops.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have brought to the forefront the country's vulnerability to natural disasters and the need for swift humanitarian response. As the full extent of the damage becomes clear, the international community's ability to provide effective support will be crucial in mitigating the suffering of those affected. UNOPS' readiness to support rapid response efforts is a significant development, given the organization's expertise in providing emergency relief and infrastructure rehabilitation. The involvement of UN agencies and other humanitarian organizations will be critical in addressing the immediate needs of the affected population, including search and rescue operations, medical care, and shelter provision. The situation in Venezuela will require close monitoring in the coming days, as the scale of the disaster and the response efforts become more apparent, and as the need for longer-term recovery and reconstruction support becomes clearer.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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