AGP Executive Report

Earthquake Toll & Housing Rollout: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed 4,333 people, with 16,740 injured and about 17,000 homeless, National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez said, adding that housing distribution starts next week and 315 deaths remain unidentified. Single Housing Registry: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says the Single Housing Registry begins Saturday via fingerprinting in temporary camps, alongside a fund for condominium repairs, mortgages with up to 80% subsidies, and “Entrepreneurship Cities” in transitory sites. Reconstruction Sovereignty Clash: Foreign Minister Yván Gil’s office says Venezuela alone will plan and execute reconstruction, rejecting any role for Colombia’s incoming government in quake recovery. Detention & Rights Pressure: Opposition and prisoners’ rights groups gave a lukewarm reaction to a new amnesty law, while relatives of political detainees allege abuses after the earthquakes and demand investigations. US Influence Claim: A New York Times investigation says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively steers Venezuela’s finances and resource decisions from Washington, including sanctions and company approvals.

Disaster Toll Update: Venezuela’s government says the death toll from the June 24 twin earthquakes has climbed to 4,118, with 16,740 injured and thousands still missing, as crews shift from rescue to recovery and families keep searching rubble for remains. Health & Camps: The Health Ministry is rolling out a comprehensive medical care plan in Caracas transitional camps, while officials report thousands housed across temporary sites and growing aftershock activity. Housing & Registration: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says rehabilitation is underway for thousands of homes and buildings, and that a single housing registry will start to track camp residents and speed reconstruction plans. International Aid: New shipments keep arriving—China delivered tents and supplies; Japan began operating a medical team in quake-hit areas; Russia’s ambassador says Russian humanitarian aid reached Caracas and La Guaira; and Trinidad and Tobago sent additional relief cargo. Politics & Regional Diplomacy: Venezuela also issued solidarity messaging to Colombia after heavy rains, as the quake response continues to dominate government priorities.

Earthquake Response, La Guaira & Caracas: Venezuela says it has expanded temporary shelter capacity to 24,280 places across 89 transitional camps, with 17,128 people still housed in them, as recovery continues after the June 24 twin quakes. Humanitarian Aid Logistics: Colombia’s Fundación Juntos Se Puede sent its sixth humanitarian shipment to Maiquetía—18.6 tons including food, hygiene kits, children’s supplies, formulas, diapers, and medical goods—while DHL deployed a disaster response team and reports 109 tons moved via multiple flights. Medical Surge: India’s “Operation Amistad” wrapped up, with its field hospital delivering 8,000+ procedures and 20+ major surgeries; separately, FIFA’s foundation pledged $1 million for quake relief. Ongoing Crisis & Monitoring: FUNVISIS recorded a 3.9 quake northeast of Naiguatá and says specialists are assessing seismic deformation in affected areas. Political Pressure & Transition: A new report warns the disaster is threatening Venezuela’s fragile democratic transition, as public anger grows over the pace of relief; meanwhile, reports claim María Corina Machado may attempt another return, though no official confirmation has been issued. International Coordination: The U.S. Navy’s USS San Antonio arrived to sustain maritime coordination for relief operations, and TAP says it will resume flights to Venezuela from July 13 via Valencia as Caracas airport repairs continue.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s quake death toll climbed to 3,889 as 16,740 were injured and 17,907 left homeless, with 6,462 rescued, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. Health Emergency Watch: PAHO warned that overcrowded shelters, damaged clinics, poor water and sanitation, and disrupted routine care could trigger respiratory and diarrheal outbreaks, launching a US$24 million appeal to keep services running and prevent disease spread. Recovery on the Ground: In Caracas, a joint technical table is coordinating habitability checks and protection plans for vulnerable buildings, while in Miranda’s Club Altamira, Plan Venezuela Renacería began controlled demolition and relocation of affected families. Humanitarian Diplomacy: Venezuela publicly thanked Iran for an emergency response and aid shipments, and dismissed Vietnam’s rescue team after an 11-day mission; Delcy Rodríguez also met Portugal’s officials to coordinate continued assistance. Regional Security Spillover: A guerrilla drone attack injured three workers at an airport near the Venezuela border in Colombia, underscoring cross-border instability. International Pressure & Politics: Separate coverage highlights the US push against Cuba’s overseas doctor program, with Italy’s Calabria refusing to end it despite Washington pressure.

Earthquake Relief & Camp Life in Caracas: The Bolivarian government expanded on-the-ground support in the capital, setting up a temporary camp at the Armando Zuloaga Educational Unit for 46 families and rolling out “Screens of Hope” film days for children in San Martín, with more stops planned across Caracas. GNB Social Care in La Guaira: In La Guaira, the GNB delivered food, water, essential kits and toys, plus preventive medical services for older adults and people with reduced mobility, alongside haircuts and a dog demonstration as part of Operation Venezuela Renace. Aid Logistics & Humanitarian Delivery: Colombia activated a fast-track customs route via DIAN (“export by express delivery”) to speed humanitarian shipments, while Venezuela’s Industries and Commerce Minister Luis Villegas inspected major collection centers in Caracas to maximize 24/7 reception, classification and distribution capacity. Frozen Assets Push: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez escalated direct diplomacy, writing to King Charles III to release about 31 tonnes of gold held at the Bank of England for reconstruction, and she also pressed the IMF to unlock access to Venezuela’s reserve resources for quake needs. International Response Shifts: The IMF confirmed talks with Rodríguez about using Venezuela’s reserve tranche for urgent humanitarian needs, as the UN response increasingly transitions from rescue to recovery and reconstruction. U.S. Military Aid Arrives: The U.S. Air Force contingency wing continued supporting airfield operations for relief deliveries, while Amazon and Airlink announced weekly cargo flights from Miami to Caracas to move supplies quickly.

Quake Toll Update: National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez put Venezuela’s double-earthquake death toll at 3,811 with 16,740 injured and 17,907 homeless, saying 6,462 people were rescued and 86,794 families are receiving care. Humanitarian Funding Push: UN chief Tom Fletcher said the response needs $296M more over six months, warning that the disaster added 1.3M people to the humanitarian caseload. Frozen Assets Fight: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez renewed demands to release blocked resources, including a letter to King Charles to free Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing it’s needed for reconstruction. Recovery and Housing: Rodríguez and Delcy Rodríguez highlighted the Venezuela Renace plan, with inspections of 1,189 buildings and plans for anti-seismic cities plus expanded temporary camps and camp-by-camp care. International Aid on the Ground: Venezuela received major shipments and support—UNHCR equipment for temporary camps, Brazilian water purification devices, and regional aid deliveries—while officials decorated foreign rescue teams and continued recovery as search efforts wind down. Caracas Logistics: With Maiquetía disrupted, Arturo Michelena International Airport in Carabobo is now the main air gateway, adding routes as the country manages the post-quake flow.

Earthquake Response Enters Recovery Phase: Venezuela’s acting leadership says the Venezuela Renace Plan is now focused on rebuilding after the June 24 twin quakes, with 2,500 engineers assessing 4,940 buildings across La Guaira and Caracas and flagging “red” structures for evacuation. Public Health Warning: As rescue work winds down, doctors and UN-linked agencies warn of a looming health crisis in shelters—overcrowding, water and sanitation gaps, and low vaccination rates raise the risk of outbreaks like measles. International Aid, More Logistics: Israel’s humanitarian delegation will extend its mission by two more weeks, mapping about 1,300 buildings and advising on debris management; Haiti also sent a medical team and supplies. Funding Pressure: The UN launched an urgent appeal for $296 million for quake relief, while Venezuela again calls for release of frozen assets to fund recovery. Regional Politics Ripple: Separately, Colombia’s president-elect urged international oversight for his August 7 transition, amid claims of attempts to disrupt the handover.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s official death count from the June 24 twin quakes rose to 3,685, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 left homeless, as National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said 86,794 families received aid and 6,462 people were rescued; authorities report 856 buildings damaged (with 190 collapsed), 87 temporary camps, and 1,076 aftershocks. Judicial Response: The TSJ is expanding itinerant teams to deliver legal and human support in quake-hit areas, starting from La Guaira’s comprehensive care center and moving to Catia La Mar and beyond. Reconstruction & Housing: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez activated the Venezuela Renace Plan, with simultaneous interventions in 20 buildings in Caracas under a technical viability approach, and promised housing projects for families in temporary camps. Infrastructure Repair: The J.M. de los Ríos Hospital in Caracas reopened key areas after 11 days of repairs, including operating rooms and hemodialysis. International Aid & Politics: Israel’s specialized engineering team mapped about 1,300 damaged buildings for demolition vs. salvage; China said it has delivered emergency supplies and cash via the Red Cross; and the UN’s Tom Fletcher arrived to coordinate the next humanitarian phases. Humanitarian Gaps: Save the Children warned displaced families face toilet and water shortages, raising infection risks, especially for children and women.

Airport Restart: Interim President Delcy Rodríguez says Simon Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira will reopen to commercial flights “as soon as possible,” using an alternative runway, as U.S. airmen and experts help repair the quake-hit port and logistics. Humanitarian Accountability: U.S. chargé d’affaires John Barrett tells reporters Venezuela is “fully compliant” with U.S. requests to speed quake relief, even as civilians and aid groups criticize slow, ineffective response; Reuters also reports U.S. aid now exceeds $310 million. Disaster Toll & Displacement: Venezuela’s quake death toll reaches 3,535, with nearly 17,000 injured and about 6,500 rescued, while 17,854 remain homeless and thousands more are still unaccounted for. Sanctions vs. Recovery: Over 100 economists urge the U.S. to lift broad economic sanctions to unblock humanitarian response and reconstruction, while China reiterates it wants the U.S. to fully lift “illegal unilateral sanctions” to aid rebuilding. Regional Solidarity: CARICOM partners keep shipping medical and food aid, including St. Kitts and Nevis’ CARICOM/Guyana-led shipment, as faith groups like Venezuela’s Baptist Convention report ongoing shelter and medical support. Security & Politics Fallout: The U.S. updates its travel warning for Venezuela citing disaster disruption and violent crime risks, while Trump’s attorney general says Maduro and his wife face “full wrath” under U.S. drug and terrorism charges.

Disaster Toll Update: Venezuela’s earthquake death toll climbed to 3,535 as authorities reported 16,740 injured and 17,854 displaced, with 190 buildings destroyed and 856 damaged; officials say 12,800 people are in 80 shelters across Caracas and La Guaira, while families keep searching for missing relatives. Emergency Response & Politics: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended the military deployment in La Guaira as commander-in-chief and announced a cabinet reshuffle, including a new transport minister and leadership for the Great Mission Venezuela Renace. Housing Under Pressure: A new report highlights how survivors—rich and poor alike—now face the same brutal reality: homelessness and a housing system already politicized before the quakes. International Aid Flow: China’s first batch of quake supplies arrived, with additional shipments and medical aid coming from partners including Brazil and Japan, while Venezuela also sought UNDP support for housing programs. Caracas Focus: The government says it’s moving from rescue to recovery—debris clearing, structural checks, and mass burials—while criticism grows over delays and access to help.

Earthquake Response in Caracas: Venezuela’s interim government is expanding relief and shelter capacity after the June 24 double quake, including new kitchen equipment for the César Rengifo temporary camp and the installation of 80 transitional camps across Caracas, La Guaira and Miranda, with officials saying they’re pushing care for thousands still housed in shelters. International Aid Push: China delivered 85 tons of humanitarian supplies to La Guaira, while Mexico sent two Navy ships with food, water, medicines and purification gear; Barbados, Colombia and Argentina also arrived with aid and rescue teams, and Qatar’s Red Crescent dispatched a medical and relief convoy. Search-and-Rescue Tech Upgrade: Science and Technology officials, working with the FANB, say they’re adding technical capabilities for rescue operations. Political Tension: Interim President Delcy Rodríguez used Independence Day to warn against “conspiracy” and vowed there would be no social uprising as opponents question her mandate and accuse the state of mishandling the crisis. Caracas Local Measures: Mayor Carmen Meléndez oversaw new areas in the San Bernardino camp, stressing food, health, recreation and safety for displaced families.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s government says the twin quakes that hit June 24 have killed 3,342 people, with 16,740 injured and 17,345 homeless; Jorge Rodríguez says 6,462 have been rescued and 995 aftershocks recorded, as international teams wind down and attention shifts to burials and recovery. Disaster Response Politics: On Independence Day, acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended the armed forces’ role, ordered a new emergency military unit, and insisted there will be “no social unrest,” amid public anger over the pace of aid and early rescue priorities. Housing Program Scrutiny: The New York Times links some of the worst collapses in La Guaira to government-built housing towers under the Misión Vivienda model, fueling renewed debate over construction quality and accountability. Education Dispute: The government ordered classes to resume Monday in areas deemed undamaged, but the teachers’ federation rejected it, warning of unsafe buildings without technical habitability checks. International Aid & Sanctions Pressure: Solidarity groups abroad, including a Nigeria-based campaign, renewed calls for the U.S. to lift sanctions, arguing they hinder imports needed for relief and reconstruction. Community & Mental Health: Doctors and counselors warn survivors face lasting psychological trauma, while volunteers and local groups keep organizing supplies and support.

Earthquake Politics in Venezuela: Venezuela’s acting leadership marked Independence Day as the quake toll climbed to nearly 3,000, with 2,954 dead and 16,592 injured, while international search teams began winding down and hopes for survivors faded. Humanitarian Diplomacy: China dispatched a first batch of relief to Caracas (generators, water purification, tents, blankets) and more shipments are coming; India’s “Operation Amistad” continued with field-hospital care that survivors publicly thanked; Russia reiterated it remains a partner and plans to deepen cooperation. Domestic Governance & Camps: National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez inspected temporary-camp setups in La Guaira and Caracas, saying 79 camps are housing 10,702 people, with capacity still available. International Attention: Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for victims, while Jordan evacuated 21 nationals and sent medical and rescue support. Security & Narrative Control: As criticism of the response grows, officials pushed back on rumors and emphasized state coordination and shelter capacity.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s government says the double-quake death toll has climbed to 2,954 and 16,592 people are injured, with 6,462 rescued and 942 aftershocks recorded; officials say rescue efforts are shifting toward recovery as families keep searching for missing relatives. Humanitarian Diplomacy: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez decorated foreign rescue brigades and urged banks to activate mortgage portfolios with up to 80% subsidy, while also calling again for an end to sanctions during the emergency; Yvan Gil visited India’s Operation Amistad field hospital and thanked Modi for a “sample of brotherhood,” as Jaishankar sent National Day greetings. Logistics & Governance: CONVIASA rerouted flights after damage and airport disruptions around Maiquetía, and Rodríguez inspected a Caracas checkpoint tied to housing and safety verification. Regional Echoes: In Washington, Trump used Independence Day remarks to target “communists,” while a performer at Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran called for Trump’s death—raising the political temperature around Venezuela-linked rhetoric.

Caracas Earthquake Aftermath: Venezuela’s death toll from the June 24 twin quakes rose to 2,645 with 12,666 injured and 6,462 rescued, as authorities keep searching while families push for faster recovery and clearer answers. Humanitarian Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Yván Gil toured India’s Operation Amistad field hospital in Caracas, praising care for nearly 400 patients a day, while Venezuela also thanked Russia for humanitarian supplies and technical specialists and Türkiye for rescue gear, food, and hygiene kits. UN Coordination: National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez met UN coordinator Gianluca Rampolla to align on temporary camps, services, and logistics, with the UN pledging ongoing support. International Solidarity: Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer lit up with “SOS Venezuela,” and Lionel Messi sent a message of support to Venezuelans. Local Tragedy: In Caracas, model Oriana Usatariz (25) was found dead in San Bernardino still holding her dog after being trapped in rubble.

Earthquake Toll & Damage: Venezuela’s official death toll rose to 2,645 with 12,666 injured after the June 24 twin quakes, as UN-backed damage estimates put losses at about $37 billion and authorities reported 890 aftershocks, 885 buildings affected, and 189 collapses. Relief vs. Politics: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended the government’s response, saying targeted media campaigns tried to “manufacture chaos” and slow rescues, while public anger is growing and opposition leader María Corina Machado renewed calls to return and push a transition as Rodríguez’s interim mandate nears its end. International Rescue & Awards: Rodríguez decorated international brigades and rescue dogs, including teams from Germany, Bolivia, Chile, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Türkiye, Cuba, and Vietnam, as new aid shipments arrived (including Romania), and officials continued setting up temporary camps and housing habitability checks in Caracas and La Guaira. Search Hopes Fade: Reports from La Guaira described the search entering its final stretch, with rescuers scaling back after sensors found no signs of life, even as families still demand answers for the missing. Regional Politics Watch: Peru’s runoff election crowned Keiko Fujimori, adding to a broader conservative shift across parts of Latin America that could shape the diplomatic backdrop for Venezuela’s recovery.