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WFP scales up assistance for families hit by Venezuela earthquakes
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
. Thousands of people have been displaced after two powerful earthquakes struck on 24 June, destroying homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods across at least seven states. Many families are now sheltering in crowded evacuation centers with needs growing for food, clean water, shelter and basic servi
Key takeaway “In La Guaira, homes, markets, and food supplies have been devastated, leaving families with little or nothing to eat,” said Stephanie Hochstetter, WFP Country Director in Venezuela.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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