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Venezuela registra pérdidas económicas de USD 6.700 millones por los terremotos, según estimaciones del PNUD
By UN Development Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
. Las estimaciones preliminares indican daños físicos directos por 6.700 millones de dólares estadounidenses (USD), equivalentes a alrededor del 6 % del PIB, según una evaluación satelital basada en el Análisis Digital Rápido (RAPIDA, por sus siglas en inglés) del Programa de las Naciones Unidas par
Key takeaway El PNUD estima que 1,7 millones de estructuras se encontraban en las zonas afectadas, incluyendo un número significativo en los estados más afectados.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have resulted in significant economic losses, with estimated damages of $6.7 billion, equivalent to around 6% of the country's GDP. This disaster highlights the importance of disaster relief and humanitarian aid in supporting affected communities. The impact of the earthquakes is not only economic but also social, with millions of people exposed to strong tremors and over 900 reported deaths. As the recovery process begins, faith-based organizations and Christian charities may play a crucial role in providing aid and support to those affected. The estimated 1.7 million structures in the affected areas, including homes and businesses, will require significant resources to rebuild. The international community, including ECFA-accredited nonprofits, may need to come together to provide financial and logistical support to help Venezuela recover from this disaster. Long-term reconstruction efforts will be essential to help the country rebuild and recover.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . Las estimaciones preliminares indican daños físicos directos por 6.700 millones de dólares estadounidenses (USD), equivalentes a alrededor del 6 % del PIB, según una evaluación satelital basada en el Análisis Digital Rápido (RAPIDA, por sus siglas en inglés) del Programa de las Naciones Unidas par
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