Venezuela delivers first homes to over 240 families affected by earthquakes

More than 240 families in Venezuela have received their first homes, provided by the government for those displaced by earthquakes on June 24. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the handover ceremony for the apartments, which are located in two buildings within the Fuerte Tiuna military complex in Caracas.

These new residences are part of the government's Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela program and were constructed by the Chinese state-owned company CITIC. Rodríguez stated that the families received "completely equipped" housing, though the exact number of units delivered was not specified. She assured that the government would continue to provide comprehensive support to the over 23,000 individuals residing in 107 temporary camps across Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, the latter being the most devastated region.

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Today more than 240 families are receiving a home, a completely equipped home.

Rodríguez emphasized, "Those in temporary camps should be certain that soon they will have a home, soon they will have housing." Her brother, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, was also present at the event. Images broadcast on state television showed families inspecting their new apartments and common areas.

EFE news agency observed a truck from a major appliance and electronics store, along with workers and engineers, at the site of several unfinished buildings, some as tall as fifteen stories. A security official indicated at the time that over two hundred apartments were being equipped for delivery to earthquake victims in La Guaira. Fuerte Tiuna itself was previously targeted in a U.S. attack earlier in the year.

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Those in temporary camps should be certain that soon they will have a home, soon they will have housing.