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ACNUR se moviliza a contrarreloj para apoyar a Venezuela tras los mortales terremotos
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees ReliefWeb
· June 28, 2026
· 4 min read
. GINEBRA – ACNUR, la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados, está movilizando a contrarreloj personal y recursos para responder a las consecuencias de los devastadores terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela a última hora del miércoles, causando una destrucción generalizada y dejando a miles de personas
Key takeaway Los sismos —de magnitudes 7,2 y 7,5 en la escala de Richter— afectaron principalmente al Distrito Capital de Caracas y a los estados de Miranda, Carabobo, Yaracuy y La Guaira.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have brought to the forefront the country's existing vulnerabilities, particularly for its most susceptible populations, including refugees, returnees, and other at-risk groups. As ACNUR mobilizes to support the relief efforts, the agency's focus on protection is crucial, given the potential for exacerbated risks in the aftermath of the disaster. The destruction of essential infrastructure, such as hospitals and public services, further complicates the situation, highlighting the need for a coordinated and efficient response. The fact that eight hospitals have been damaged underscores the urgency of providing medical assistance, and the suspension of flights at the Simón Bolívar international airport may hinder the delivery of aid. ACNUR's collaboration with local authorities and humanitarian partners will be essential in assessing the needs and gaps in the affected areas, ensuring a swift and complementary response to address the emerging needs of all concerned groups, particularly those who were already struggling to reintegrate before the disaster.
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Category: disaster Published: June 28, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . GINEBRA – ACNUR, la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados, está movilizando a contrarreloj personal y recursos para responder a las consecuencias de los devastadores terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela a última hora del miércoles, causando una destrucción generalizada y dejando a miles de personas
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