Venezuela seeks seismic aid from Japan, Peru, Chile after double earthquake

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Tuesday that she has requested assistance from "seismic countries" such as Japan, Peru, and Chile. This appeal comes in the wake of a devastating double earthquake that struck the nation on June 24.

The tremors left a tragic toll, with at least 3,535 people killed, 16,740 injured, and 17,854 left homeless. Rodríguez stated during a broadcast on the state channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) that Venezuela is seeking help from countries experienced in seismic activity to provide specialists who can assess structures requiring adjustments.

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We are asking for primary help from countries that are also seismic countries, like Japan, Peru, and Chile. We have already contacted the governments to have specialists here who can help us see which structures require adjustments.

Rodríguez pledged to address all impacted apartments and buildings affected by the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes. She also called for national unity in the country's reconstruction efforts. "Venezuela, it must be said, is a seismic country and will continue to be," she emphasized. "We must address all our construction processes with technical authorization to avoid endangering families in the future."

Earlier, on June 29, Rodríguez had promised that new housing would be provided for those who lost their homes before the end of the year. Currently, engineers and architects are inspecting affected homes in the northern states of La Guaira, Miranda, and Caracas to assess their habitability. The government is also consulting with experts and international organizations to find immediate housing solutions.

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Venezuela, it must be said, is a seismic country and will continue to be. We must address all our construction processes with technical authorization to avoid endangering families in the future.