UN Experts Urge Venezuela to Lift NGO Restrictions After Earthquakes

United Nations experts are urging Venezuela to annul restrictions that are impeding the work of non-governmental organizations in the wake of recent earthquakes. The experts highlight that current banking regulations, established by the Superintendency of the Institutions of the Banking Sector of Venezuela (Sudeban), have become a significant barrier for NGOs.

These regulations are reportedly hindering the timely reception and distribution of essential supplies to communities devastated by the earthquakes. The UN experts argue that such obstacles are counterproductive to urgent humanitarian relief efforts, potentially exacerbating the suffering of those affected.

The call for the annulment of these restrictions underscores the critical role NGOs play in disaster response. The experts emphasize that facilitating their operations is crucial for providing necessary aid and support to the Venezuelan population in this time of crisis.