Venezuela Receives 42 Tons of Humanitarian Aid from Madrid for Earthquake Victims in La Guaira

Venezuela has received a significant shipment of 42 tons of humanitarian aid from Madrid, Spain, aimed at supporting thousands of families impacted by recent earthquakes in the state of La Guaira. The aid arrived at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, which is currently operating under modified conditions to focus on reconstruction efforts following structural damage from the tremors.

The crucial assistance package includes essential supplies such as emergency power plants, high-pressure cleaning equipment, family hygiene kits, structural tents for aid and shelter, portable sanitary modules, and collective handwashing stations. While the official statement did not specify the international organization or Spanish entity coordinating the delivery, Venezuelan authorities confirmed the immediate transfer of these supplies to a temporary camp established by the Red Cross at the Jorge Luis García Carneiro baseball stadium in La Guaira.

To address the massive displacement caused by the natural disaster, the Venezuelan government has established 106 temporary camps across the most affected northern regions. These shelters have a combined capacity of 25,351 individuals and are currently housing 20,857 people, providing accommodation, food, and basic services. La Guaira remains the most affected area, with 28 camps sheltering 10,497 displaced citizens.

The capital district hosts 40 temporary shelters accommodating 7,978 people, while the state of Miranda has 28 shelters with 1,661 residents, and Aragua has 10 camps housing 721 people. The latest official reports indicate the scale of the catastrophe, with at least 4,734 fatalities, 16,740 injured, and 17,907 individuals left homeless by the earthquakes.