Jorge Rodríguez announces construction of 1,875 homes for earthquake victims

Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly, announced the commencement of construction for 1,875 new homes designated for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes on June 24. The twin tremors left thousands homeless, according to official figures.

Rodríguez stated that these "dignified homes" are being built at an accelerated pace to return housing to those who lost theirs in the tragedy. The construction projects are underway on five sites that have undergone thorough evaluation by geologists, engineers, and architects to confirm their suitability for building.

During a site visit, Rodríguez showcased the progress at three of the five locations. Catia La Mar in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit areas, is among the locations receiving new housing. This announcement follows previous statements indicating a need for approximately 25,000 new homes to adequately address the needs of all affected individuals.

The government aims to deliver housing solutions before the end of the year. In July, 240 families received their initial assigned homes, and authorities plan to complete the delivery of 4,000 homes within the current year. Social organizations, such as TECHO, are also contributing by planning to build at least 200 prefabricated homes.

The earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread damage, including the collapse of 856 buildings and damage to 190 structures. Currently, 24,477 people remain in temporary camps awaiting permanent housing solutions.