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Terremotos en Venezuela: la IFRC lanza un llamamiento de emergencia para ayudar a 300.000 personas y envía las primeras 17 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria
By International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
. Los fondos recaudados servirán para apoyar a la Cruz Roja Venezolana en la asistencia a 300.000 personas gravemente afectadas. La atención se centrará inicialmente en La Guaira y la Gran Caracas, donde la destrucción es más grave. "Estos terremotos han sido devastadores para la población de Venezu
Key takeaway "Estos terremotos han sido devastadores para la población de Venezuela", afirmó Jagan Chapagain, secretario general de la IFRC.
Why this matters
The situation in Venezuela highlights the critical role of local humanitarian organizations in responding to disasters, as the Cruz Roja Venezolana has been working tirelessly despite being directly affected by the earthquakes. The fact that their national headquarters has suffered significant damage and some volunteers have lost their homes underscores the need for international support. The IFRC's emergency appeal aims to provide essential resources to support the affected population, including emergency shelter, healthcare, and psychological support. The deployment of 17 tons of humanitarian aid from the IFRC's regional humanitarian center in Panama demonstrates the importance of regional logistics and coordination in responding to disasters. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, it will be crucial to monitor the effectiveness of the response efforts and the impact of the international community's support on the ground, particularly in terms of providing aid to the most vulnerable populations.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . Los fondos recaudados servirán para apoyar a la Cruz Roja Venezolana en la asistencia a 300.000 personas gravemente afectadas. La atención se centrará inicialmente en La Guaira y la Gran Caracas, donde la destrucción es más grave. "Estos terremotos han sido devastadores para la población de Venezu
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