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2015 Assembly delegation toured earthquake-hit zones in La Guaira

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Deputies from Venezuela's 2015 National Assembly inspected earthquake-affected areas in La Guaira.
  • The visit aimed to assess structural damage and the conditions of temporary shelters for displaced families.
  • The inspection is part of ongoing efforts for humanitarian assistance following the June 24 earthquakes.

Deputies from Venezuela's 2015 National Assembly conducted an inspection tour of the most devastated areas in La Guaira, nearly two months after the earthquakes that struck on June 24. The visit focused on assessing the ongoing impact of the seismic events on the region.

to evaluate firsthand the structural damage to buildings and urban infrastructure. They also confirmed the conditions in the temporary shelters and the affected families.

โ€” Asamblea Nacional (AN) of 2015The purpose of the delegation's visit was stated.

The delegation, led by Assembly President Dinorah Figuera along with deputies Ramรณn Lรณpez and Jorge Millรกn, aimed to evaluate firsthand the structural damage to buildings and urban infrastructure. They also observed the conditions in temporary shelters housing families displaced by the earthquakes.

During their visit, the parliamentarians engaged with affected residents to understand their most urgent needs following the partial or total collapse of their homes. This inspection is part of broader efforts to provide follow-up and humanitarian assistance in the wake of the seismic emergency affecting the country.

to know their most urgent requirements in the face of the partial or total collapse of homes.

โ€” Asamblea Nacional (AN) of 2015The deputies spoke with affected residents to understand their needs.

The deputies visited several hard-hit sectors in La Guaira, including areas within Caraballeda, Macuto, Mare Abajo, and Playa Grande. They assessed the priority needs in these impacted communities and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the affected population. Official reports indicate thousands of fatalities and extensive damage to housing, with many residents still residing in temporary camps.

part of the follow-up and humanitarian assistance efforts promoted in the context of the seismological emergency that the country is going through.

โ€” Asamblea Nacional (AN) of 2015The inspection was framed within the broader context of emergency response.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.