AGP Executive Report

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s quake death toll has climbed to 4,333, with 16,740 injured and 6,462 rescued, as search-and-recovery continues and officials say housing distribution is set to begin next week. Reconstruction & Housing Registry: Authorities report 190 buildings collapsed and 856 affected, with about 25,000 homes needed; a Unified Housing Registry is being used to target state financial help, while transitional camps are planned. U.S. Role in Venezuela: The New York Times says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is acting as a “de facto viceroy,” effectively controlling Venezuela’s finances and resource flows after Maduro’s January capture, drawing sharp criticism. Aid & Frozen Assets: Delcy Rodríguez has urged release of frozen gold and other blocked funds to speed recovery, while the UN has renewed a near-$300 million appeal for relief. Caracas Safety Protocols: After the quakes, authorities stressed elevators must not be restarted without technical inspection and certification. Regional Watch: Tijuana shelters are preparing for a possible Venezuelan migrant surge tied to the crisis and earthquake damage.

Venezuela Earthquake Toll: Venezuela’s government says the twin June 24 quakes have killed at least 4,118 people, with 16,740 injured and thousands still missing, as families keep searching through rubble and a 3.0 tremor briefly sparked panic in Caracas. Humanitarian Health Crisis: UN and aid groups warn the disaster is shifting from rescue to long-term recovery, with overcrowded shelters, poor water access, and rising cases of diarrheal illness and chronic conditions. Amnesty Law Sparks Doubts: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed an amnesty measure expected to free hundreds, but opposition and detainees’ families gave it a lukewarm reception, with skepticism over judicial approvals and exclusions. Prisoners’ Rights Aftershocks: A prisoners’ relatives committee says inmates at El Rodeo I faced alleged beatings and pellet wounds after the earthquakes, and demands investigations and official updates. US Role in Venezuela Finances: The New York Times reports Marco Rubio effectively controls Venezuela’s finances and sanctions-linked decisions from afar, raising fresh questions about sovereignty as recovery money becomes the next battleground. Cuba Grid Crisis: Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout amid a fuel crunch, underscoring the wider regional strain tied to US pressure.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed more than 4,000 people, with 16,740 injured and thousands still missing, as families keep digging through La Guaira and Caracas after rescue searches were scaled back. Aftershocks & Panic: A fresh 3.0 quake in central Caracas triggered evacuations and renewed fear among residents already shaken by the June 24 disaster. Humanitarian Pressure: The UN is urging nearly $300 million for relief for about 1.3 million people, while officials push for the release of frozen assets and gold held abroad to fund recovery. Psychosocial Response: Venezuela’s government is rolling out “Route of Hope” style support in temporary camps, focusing on emotional care for children and families alongside rebuilding efforts. Economic Uncertainty: Coastal businesses in La Guaira face a grim “limbo” as jobs and tourism collapse, with economists warning of long indirect damage. Regional Politics: Separate from the quake crisis, the US and Latin allies urged Colombia not to cast doubt on its election process.

Earthquake Response in La Guaira: FUNVISIS logged a 3.9 quake near Naiguatá (10 km NE, 5.5 km deep) as teams assess ongoing damage after the June 24 twin disaster. Building Safety Checks: FIIIDT inspected the Franco Mar and Caraballeda Beach buildings in Tanaguarena, using a rapid evaluation form validated with FUNVISIS and UCV; both were provisionally labeled red, not an automatic demolition order. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: With the death toll now reported around 3,811 and health risks rising in crowded shelters, PAHO/WHO warns of outbreaks tied to poor water and sanitation. Relief Logistics Ramp Up: Amazon says it will run seven weekly Miami-to-Caracas cargo flights to support aid deliveries, while CARICOM and other groups continue fundraising and shipments. Diplomatic Pressure for Frozen Funds: Interim President Delcy Rodríguez again urged King Charles to release blocked Venezuelan gold held in the Bank of England, alongside calls for IMF SDR access to fund recovery. Regional Spillover: Curaçao’s governor met Venezuela’s consul general after restored ties, discussing quake impacts and humanitarian needs.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed 3,889 people, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 left homeless, as Caracas pushes for faster recovery and renewed help. Humanitarian Health Risks: PAHO warns overcrowded shelters, poor water access, and disrupted care are driving diarrhoea and respiratory illness risks, with vaccination and routine services under strain. Frozen Assets Push: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez is urging King Charles and the IMF to release blocked Venezuelan gold and other resources so reconstruction can move ahead. Aid Surge & UN Funding: The UN is seeking about $300M for 1.3 million people in urgent need, while NGOs expand mobile clinics and kitchens across La Guaira. Local Response on the Ground: Officials say the state is inspecting camps and critical infrastructure under the Venezuela Renace plan, with psychosocial support activities reported for displaced families. Regional Politics: A UN vote shows a Caribbean split over Cuba sanctions, underscoring how wider geopolitics is shaping relief and diplomacy.

Earthquake Recovery Diplomacy: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has escalated appeals for help after the June 24 twin quakes, writing to King Charles III to release frozen gold at the Bank of England and pressing the IMF to unlock SDR-related resources for reconstruction. IMF Talks: The IMF confirmed Kristalina Georgieva spoke with Rodríguez about using Venezuela’s reserve tranche liquidity for urgent humanitarian needs, while not confirming any SDR authorization. Human Health Risks: PAHO warned that overcrowding, disrupted medical care, and lack of clean water are among the biggest health threats in quake shelters, with vaccination access a key concern. Housing Pressure: With camps swelling and nearly 18,000 people still without homes, Caracas is moving toward prefabricated housing as the hardest question becomes where survivors can live safely. Aid and Oversight: Catholic Relief Services says it has already delivered emergency food and hygiene kits via Caritas Venezuela, while New York AG Letitia James urged donors to avoid scams targeting earthquake relief. Politics and Friction: A report says a Trump administration deputy secretary may have misled foreign governments about U.S. stance toward opposition leader María Corina Machado’s return, sparking internal backlash.

Earthquake Recovery: Venezuela’s quake toll climbed to 3,811 dead, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 homeless, as National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez and interim leader Delcy Rodríguez renewed calls to lift sanctions and free blocked resources for reconstruction. Frozen Assets Push: Delcy Rodríguez said she wrote to King Charles to release about 30 tons of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing it belongs to Venezuelans and is needed for recovery. UN Funding Gap: The United Nations launched an urgent appeal for $296 million for quake relief, targeting 1.3 million people over six months, after reporting a major funding gap. Housing & Camps: Rodríguez also highlighted rescue efforts for thousands of people and care for tens of thousands of families, while officials moved to restart key services and reconstruction planning. Politics & Security Claims: U.S. President Donald Trump denied advising opposition leader María Corina Machado not to return, despite reports that Washington tried to block her trip amid the disaster. Humanitarian Recognition: Delcy Rodríguez awarded medals to international humanitarian aid coordinators and backed further rescue training efforts.

Earthquake Relief, Caracas & La Guaira: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed at least 3,685 people, with more than 16,700 injured and thousands still missing, as Caracas airport prepares to reopen and recovery shifts toward reconstruction. UN Funding Gap: The UN launched an urgent $296mn appeal and said the response faces a major funding shortfall, while Venezuela again urged release of frozen state assets. Regional Aid Flows: Haiti sent a medical mission; Guyana and Caricom shipped 88 containers of relief; Curaçao is coordinating donations and transport; and the UN says aid is still urgently needed across damaged areas. Air Bridge for Supplies: Amazon announced seven humanitarian flights into Caracas with Airlink, the U.S. State Department and WFP coordinating logistics to get essentials to trusted nonprofits fast. Politics & Accountability: Argentina’s Milei reiterated support for democracy in Venezuela and called for political prisoners’ release, while U.S. officials face scrutiny over how exiled opposition efforts are handled. Health Aftershocks: Reports highlight shelters, field hospitals and rising disease risks as displaced families struggle without stable services.

Earthquake Aftermath: Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez said Israel sent a 30-member IDF engineering team to map about 1,300 damaged buildings after the June 24 twin quakes, as the death toll rose to 3,535 with 16,740 injured and 17,854 left without housing. Reconstruction Plan: Rodríguez also launched the Great Mission Venezuela Renace, deploying brigades to classify buildings with a traffic-light system and appointing Jacqueline Faría to coordinate housing and infrastructure recovery. Local Strain & Criticism: In western Venezuela, volunteers at La Esperanza cemetery buried 314 victims, while residents complain the response has been slow; a top U.S. diplomat said Venezuela has complied with requests to advance humanitarian efforts. Regional Politics & Economy: Venezuela’s acting government named Calixto Ortega Sánchez to lead the Bank of Venezuela and Alejandro Puglia to head the CIIP, signaling continued push for economic and investment openings. Aid & Solidarity: Diaspora groups in the U.S. kept organizing donations and relief shipments, including art fundraisers for children affected by the quake.

Venezuela Earthquake Aftermath: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed at least 3,535 people, with thousands still missing and families shifting from rescue to recovery as international teams begin winding down; a UN estimate puts direct physical damage at about $37 billion, with telecom and energy hit hardest. Sanctions Pressure: More than 100 economists and academics are urging the U.S. to lift broad economic sanctions to speed humanitarian response and reconstruction, arguing asset freezes and debt burdens are strangling relief. Aid and Logistics: The U.S. is expanding air intake for quake aid at Maiquetía, while regional partners keep shipping supplies; meanwhile, Venezuela’s interim leadership says state institutions responded immediately as anger grows over equipment and manpower gaps. CARICOM Solidarity: CARICOM leaders are coordinating support for earthquake-affected Venezuela, with St. Kitts and Nevis announcing a medical and food shipment expected to arrive in about four days. Regional Shock Ripple: A separate 4.5 quake shook Trinidad early Tuesday, with its epicenter off Venezuela’s coast, underscoring the wider seismic strain across the region.

Earthquake Aftermath: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed 3,535 people, with 16,740 injured and 17,854 left without housing, as crews keep recovering bodies and burying victims in La Guaira while survivors report delays and fuel shortages slowing cleanup. Aid and Recovery: Venezuela has asked the UNDP for technical and financial help to launch housing programs for quake-displaced families, and Brazil sent 40 tons of medicines plus water purification plants for camps and health services. Local Response and Politics: Diosdado Cabello visited La Guaira’s reception centers, praising youth-led registration and solidarity while rejecting criticism and attacking claims that aid is being monitored or stolen. Infrastructure and Daily Life: Authorities say commercial flights may resume using a parallel runway after damage to the main airport, even as thousands of buildings were damaged or collapsed. Regional Shock: Cuba also suffered a nationwide blackout after its grid collapsed, highlighting how energy strain and fuel shortages ripple across the region.

Earthquake Response in La Guaira: Stanford’s John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center and seismic engineers began assessing damaged structures in La Guaira, including the Main Coast Guard Station, to understand land settlement and pier safety after the June twin quakes. Political Tensions After the Quakes: Interim President Delcy Rodríguez alleged opponents tried to destabilize Venezuela during the earthquake emergency, warning against “conspiracies” as her 180-day constitutional mandate faces scrutiny. Human Toll and Recovery Shift: Deaths from the earthquakes climbed to at least 3,342 as burials continue and thousands remain missing, with shelters and temporary camps still housing displaced families. International Aid and Oversight: Reports say two senior U.S. officials visited to oversee and coordinate humanitarian assistance, while Israel’s IDF began mapping buildings for demolition or salvage. Regional Security and Diplomacy: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s reported warning to block remnants of Venezuela’s former ruling establishment from derailing a democratic transition adds pressure amid ongoing political uncertainty. Global Context: Europol-backed “Operation GLOBAL CHAIN” reported 1,024 arrests tied to human trafficking, underscoring broader regional security concerns.

Earthquake Death Toll Update: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed at least 3,342 people, with 16,470 injured and 17,345 homeless, as rescue operations wind down and officials shift to debris clearing and burials. La Guaira Mourning: At La Esperanza cemetery in La Guaira, gravediggers buried 150+ unidentified bodies from the June 24 disaster, underscoring how families still lack answers. Acting President Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez marked Independence Day by insisting there will be “no social unrest,” while ordering 1,215 newly commissioned officers to support recovery in quake-hit La Guaira. Housing Program Under Fire: Survivors and experts say collapses in government-built towers tied to the Misión Vivienda program may have turned a natural disaster into a preventable tragedy. Regional Aid Push: Trinidad and Tobago is preparing 1,000+ relief buckets, while Guyana says 88 containers of supplies are ready to ship to Venezuela. Sanctions Debate: A Nigeria-based solidarity group renewed calls for the U.S. to lift sanctions, arguing they block access to funds and essentials needed for reconstruction. Geology Confirmed: UWI confirmed the Cedros coastline uplift was triggered by the quakes, linking the coastal changes to the seismic doublet.

Earthquake Aftermath: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed at least 2,954 people, with tens of thousands still missing as rescue teams begin winding down and families search for loved ones in La Guaira and beyond. Reconstruction Plan: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says the state is moving from rescue to rebuilding, announcing a $200 million reconstruction effort to restore roads, schools, hospitals, and utilities. Political Fallout: Public anger is rising; an AtlasIntel survey for Bloomberg reports disapproval of the earthquake response near two-thirds and growing calls for new presidential elections. International Aid & Diplomacy: Rodríguez thanked India and other partners under “Operation Amistad,” while international teams continue to assist even as operations scale back. Humanitarian Health Pressure: Aid groups warn the disaster is shifting toward a looming medical and disease-risk crisis as shelters and hospitals strain. Canine Rescue Spotlight: International search-and-rescue dogs remain a key part of the final rescues, with teams awarding medals to handlers and animals. Caracas Connectivity: Valencia’s Arturo Michelena airport is emerging as a major international gateway as Caracas facilities are disrupted.

Earthquake Response: Venezuela’s acting leadership says the death toll from the June 24 twin quakes has climbed to 2,954, with tens of thousands still missing as international search teams wind down and families keep digging through rubble. Reconstruction Funding: Delcy Rodríguez announced the Venezuela Renace Fund, backed by blocked IMF and other resources, plus a monthly allowance for the most affected for six months. Housing & Finance Measures: Banks are being pushed to activate mortgage portfolios with up to 80% subsidy, while fees and taxes tied to rental records and real-estate purchases are set to be exempt. Infrastructure Recovery: Rodríguez also unveiled the Great Mission Venezuela Renace and said an international alliance is being coordinated to repair Maiquetía Airport. International Solidarity: Venezuela awarded “Heroes of Venezuela” medals to rescue brigades, including a Cuban team, and India’s Operation Amistad continues medical support. Diplomacy & Politics: Opposition leader María Corina Machado marked the U.S. independence anniversary with a freedom parallel, while Rodríguez renewed calls to end sanctions amid the emergency.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s acting government says the twin June 24 quakes have killed 2,645 people and left 12,666 injured, with 189 buildings fully collapsed and more than 86,000 families receiving emergency help; Delcy Rodríguez also announced a $200 million reconstruction fund. Political Fallout: Public anger is rising as Rodríguez’s interim mandate nears its end and opposition leader María Corina Machado pushes for a return, arguing the response exposed state weaknesses; a survey cited by Bloomberg/AtlasIntel found many want new elections before rebuilding. International Aid & Health Risks: Venezuela thanked Russia for humanitarian cargo and sanitary/epidemiological experts, while UK firefighters and other rescue teams continue operations under intense conditions; officials and health groups warn the next phase will be harder as disease risks grow. Global Solidarity: Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer lit up with “SOS Venezuela,” and multiple charities and artists—including UNICEF-linked donations—are mobilizing supplies and funds. Aftershocks Ahead: A Chilean seismologist says aftershocks could persist for months, potentially damaging already weakened structures.