Venezuela Promises Thousands of New Homes for Earthquake Victims by Year's End

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has pledged that thousands of new homes will be ready for individuals who lost their residences in the recent devastating earthquakes before the close of the year. The nation has been grappling with the aftermath of two powerful seismic events, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, which struck the northern part of the country.

Rodríguez announced that the Ministry of Housing and Habitat is actively developing projects to expedite the construction of these much-needed dwellings. Speaking at the installation of the General Staff for the Creation of Temporary Camps and Housing Construction Planning, she stated, "There are thousands of solutions before the end of the year." The government is also collaborating with international experts and organizations to secure immediate housing solutions.

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The Ministry of Housing and Habitat is elaborating projects for the construction of housing in the shortest possible time, there are thousands of solutions before the end of the year.

In parallel, engineers and architects have been deployed to the affected states of La Guaira, Miranda, and Caracas to assess the habitability of structures damaged by the tremors. The earthquakes have resulted in a tragic toll of 1,719 fatalities and over 5,000 injuries. Reflecting the severity of the situation, Rodríguez also announced the immediate creation of a commission to inspect affected homes and extended the suspension of classes for an additional week. This double earthquake marks the deadliest seismic event in Venezuela in a century.

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It is a task that we must address jointly and immediately, without postponement, and that is why this general staff has been established.