UN seeks $300M for victims of Venezuela’s earthquakes
The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes

The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes




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Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters.

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s response.

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s quake response.
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.

Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.

Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.











Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.