AGP Executive Report

Venezuela Earthquake Recovery: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez oversaw rehabilitation under the Venezuela Renace Plan in Caracas’ San Bernardino, with 186 buildings and 8,515 homes being repaired so families can return, while communities are also being pulled into self-construction via community councils and condominium boards. Housing & Engineering Response: FIIIDT carried out rapid structural checks in Caraballeda/Tanaguarena using a fast evaluation form validated by FUNVISIS and UCV, assigning provisional red labels where deeper structural pathology studies are still needed. Earthquake Toll Update: Official figures put the twin-quake death toll at 4,118, with 16,740 injured, 17,907 homeless, and thousands still searching for missing relatives as recovery shifts from rescue to rebuilding. Oil Sector Shake-Up: Venezuela published long-awaited oil regulations that open the sector beyond PDVSA, setting rules for private operators from wellhead to fuel pump and tying the framework to the January hydrocarbons reform. Debt Restructuring Watch: Coverage highlights a power struggle over Venezuela’s debt deal, with creditors competing for claims as oil-linked revenues shape bargaining leverage. Cuba Energy Pressure Spillover: Cuba reported another nationwide blackout tied to fuel shortages amid a US fuel blockade, underscoring how Venezuela’s oil role remains central to regional energy stability.

Earthquake Reconstruction in La Guaira: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez kept close oversight on “Venezuela Renace,” launching recovery coordination in Macuto and reporting continued work across 500+ active sites, with 1,300+ workers and logistics teams preparing 1,000+ meals daily. Housing & Engineering Readiness: INTU deployed soil studies in La Guaira (Mare I/II and Algarín Paila II) to verify load-bearing capacity for rebuilding, while UCV suspended regular classes until Sept. 1 to prioritize volunteer support, risk prevention, and medical guidance. Bilateral Aid Coordination: Venezuelan and U.S. officials met in Caracas to review humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, and agricultural cooperation after the June 24 quakes. Humanitarian Support Signals: Associa Cares earmarked $100,000 for Venezuela earthquake relief, and Israeli aid efforts were extended as teams assess and classify damaged buildings. Energy Security Shockwaves: With Hormuz traffic again strained by renewed U.S.-Iran confrontation, global shipping and oil pricing risks are reshaping trade planning, including India’s push to diversify routes beyond supplier countries. Local Community Resilience: Yaracuy artisans in San Felipe began making handmade toys for quake-affected children, aiming to restore a sense of normalcy.

Earthquake Toll Update: Venezuela’s official death toll from the June 24 twin quakes climbed to 3,811 with 16,740 injured and 17,907 displaced, as rescue winds down and reconstruction ramps up. Humanitarian Logistics: Authorities report 6,462 people rescued alive, plus large-scale food and medical distribution, while aid groups keep feeding and treating survivors. Infrastructure Recovery in La Guaira: Delcy Rodríguez launched the Venezuela Renace rollout in Macuto, coordinating public works and services with water and electricity ministries and local authorities. Industrial & Commerce Readiness: CAVECECO says most quake-checked shopping centers are ready to reopen, with only a couple of complexes awaiting final structural sign-off. IMF Support for Relief: The IMF says Managing Director Georgieva spoke with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez about using Venezuela’s reserve tranche SDRs to fund urgent earthquake needs. Education Disruption: UCV suspended regular academic activities until September 1, shifting faculty toward volunteer and risk-prevention support. Airport Constraints: European airline return plans to Venezuela are being disrupted by capacity limits at Valencia’s Arturo Michelena airport.

Hydrocarbons Reform: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez enacted the Regulations of the Organic Law on Hydrocarbons, aiming to unlock Venezuela’s oil sector for recovery after the June 24 double earthquakes. Reconstruction & Housing: Officials also pushed the Venezuela Renace recovery push, including plans for housing and anti-seismic cities, while engineers and civil protection teams continued assessing damaged structures like the long-abandoned Torre David in Caracas. Debt Restructuring Pressure: Venezuela is trying to move fast on a massive sovereign debt overhaul tied to PDVSA, with bondholders and experts warning that rushing could leave the country carrying unsustainable burdens for decades. Disaster Response Logistics: International cooperation is ramping up, including a U.S. Department of Agriculture coordination meeting focused on agricultural recovery and humanitarian support mechanisms. Built Environment Risk: Civil protection and structural inspections are highlighting what comes next for public safety—eye inspections, roof-collapse findings, and calls for residents to trust the technical process.

Earthquake Reconstruction Watch: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez pushed a new housing plan and anti-seismic “cities” after the June 24 quakes, stressing Venezuela’s seismic reality and calling in international expertise from Mexico, Japan, and Chile. Venezuela Renace Plan: In La Guaira, technical teams have evaluated 1,189 buildings so far, with engineers moving to diagnose and define repair actions structure by structure. Engineering Capacity: A separate update says 2,500+ structural experts have assessed 4,940 buildings across La Guaira and Caracas, with most deemed recoverable and “red” sites flagged for evacuation. Water & Field Hospitals: Brazil delivered 150 solar-powered liquid purification devices for temporary camps, while Barbados sent a cargo flight of supplies to set up a field hospital at a technical school in Guarenas. International Aid Scaling Up: Israel’s quake relief mission in Venezuela was extended by two weeks, shifting from emergency response to helping implement a national reconstruction strategy. Hydrocarbons Policy: Rodríguez also signed regulations for the Organic Hydrocarbons Law, aiming to modernize the oil sector and ease rules to attract investment.

Earthquake Reconstruction: Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez kicked off the Venezuela Renace Plan, starting simultaneous building interventions in Caracas and other quake-hit states, with technical brigades using a safety “traffic-light” classification to decide what can be occupied, repaired, or must be cleared for major work. Housing & Industry Oversight: Rodríguez also appointed José David Cabello to lead PEQUIVEN to strengthen petrochemical capacity, while naming Román Maniglia as SENIAT superintendent to push tax system digitalization—both tied to rebuilding and industrial recovery. International Engineering Support: Israel’s IDF aid delegation will extend its earthquake work for two more weeks, including mapping and categorizing about 1,300 buildings and advising on debris handling and reconstruction planning. Humanitarian Logistics: Amazon announced seven weekly humanitarian flights into Caracas with Airlink, the U.S. State Department, and the UN World Food Programme coordinating access and logistics. Regional Aid: China confirmed emergency supplies worth RMB100 million, including 80-tonne shipments of generators, water purifiers, tents, and blankets, plus satellite imagery support. Energy Shock Watch: Oil prices jumped as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated again after strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iraq’s crude exports to the U.S. fell sharply in June—signals that can quickly ripple into regional fuel costs. Cuba Power Crisis: Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout, highlighting ongoing grid strain across the region.

Housing & Reconstruction: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez activated the Venezuela Renace Plan, starting with simultaneous intervention of 20 earthquake-impacted buildings in Caracas and warning that every repair must pass technical viability checks. Structural Safety: The Presidential Commission for Habitability says 2,500 structural engineering professionals qualified to use an international evaluation method, with a traffic-light system where “red” means deeper study, not automatic demolition. Damage Assessment: Renace Mission chief Jacqueline Fanía reported 4,940 buildings diagnosed so far, with most in La Guaira and Caracas rated yellow/green. Local Execution: Aragua Governor Joana Sánchez said the state is moving into a second repair phase, using certified evaluations and a volunteer workforce of 5,000+. Industrial Policy: Rodríguez appointed José David Cabello to lead PEQUIVEN to strengthen petrochemicals, and named Román Maniglia as SENIAT superintendent to push tax system digitalization. International Aid & Logistics: Barbados sent the seventh flight of supplies to set up a field hospital in Guarenas, using the “Rubén González” Industrial Technical School as the site. Disaster Finance Debate: 113 economists urged the U.S. to lift broad sanctions to speed humanitarian response and reconstruction, including impacts on PDVSA and oil/mining sectors. Earthquake Aftermath: AP reports survivors in Caraballeda now share homelessness across former rich and public housing communities as the death toll tops 3,500.

Earthquake Response Logistics: The U.S. 621st Contingency Response Wing is helping expand air intake for humanitarian cargo at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, after engineers assessed runway capacity and set up airfield operations to clear bottlenecks. Humanitarian Crisis & Shelter Strain: Venezuela’s quake toll climbed to 3,535 deaths, with about 17,854 people left without housing and roughly 16,740 injured, as health risks rise in crowded shelters and displaced families struggle to recover remains. Local Recovery Frustration: In La Guaira, residents say authorities are slow to retrieve bodies, even after survivors have been located, highlighting gaps in equipment and person-power during the recovery phase. Infrastructure & Construction Standards: Venezuela’s habitability commission reviewed expansion joints—designed to let buildings move independently during seismic events—pushing back against misinformation about what actually bears structural loads. Regional Energy Pressure (Cuba): Cuba suffered a third nationwide blackout in 2026, with officials citing fuel shortages tied to the U.S. blockade, while power restoration reached only parts of Havana and key services.

Earthquake Recovery in Venezuela: Venezuela’s twin quakes (7.2 and 7.5 on June 24) have left 3,535 dead and nearly 18,000 homeless, with 16,740 injured and 17,854 without housing as authorities shift from rescue to debris clearing, sheltering, and rebuilding. Humanitarian & Housing Response: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says Venezuela has formally requested UNDP support for housing programs, while the Great Mission Venezuela Renace is coordinating state-level plans for reconstruction and care for affected families. On-the-Ground Reality: Reports describe families in La Guaira digging for remains as international teams depart, alongside growing concerns about temporary shelter health risks and the pace of heavy machinery support. Regional Energy Shock (Cuba): Cuba suffered another island-wide blackout after its grid collapsed, underscoring how fuel shortages and aging infrastructure are worsening—an energy strain tied to wider regional disruptions. Aid Payments Tech: UNDP announced wider use of Stellar blockchain for aid payments, aiming to cut distribution costs and improve transparency across country offices.

Earthquake Recovery in Venezuela: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed at least 3,342 people, with 16,470 injured and 17,345 left homeless as recovery shifts from rescue to burial and reconstruction; Disaster Response Politics: criticism of the government’s quake handling continues alongside claims of politicization, while interim authorities push economic measures and disaster-response structures; Housing & Construction Quality: a New York Times investigation links some of the worst collapses to decades-old public housing practices, raising questions about building standards and oversight; Local Industry Hit: La Guaira’s fishing and small-business activity is still disrupted by fuel shortages, damaged infrastructure, and lost equipment, showing how the quake’s economic shock will linger; Aid & Logistics: international shipments (including Chinese relief supplies) and NGO support are arriving, while volunteers and diaspora groups coordinate supplies and help; Energy & Costs Spillover: global crude price swings and regional energy security debates are feeding into broader expectations for fuel and recovery financing.

Earthquake Housing Push: Venezuela’s interim leadership is moving fast on reconstruction after the June 24 double quake, with Delcy Rodríguez appointing engineer Jacqueline Faria to lead the Great Venezuela Renace Mission and unify housing/infrastructure recovery under one command. Temporary Camps Update: National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez says the General Staff for transitional camps is staying committed to affected families while “peremptory” deadlines for new homes move ahead. Reconstruction Funding Plan: Rodríguez also announced a $200 million reconstruction fund for infrastructure, tied to a blocked international pool, to speed verified repairs and permanent housing. Disaster Response Scrutiny: Building-collapse concerns are resurfacing, with engineers pointing to long-standing worries about terrain, materials, and rushed construction under housing programs. Risk & Insurance Angle: Reinsurance coverage is tightening globally as catastrophe bond pricing falls, but analysts warn Venezuela’s quake will leave a big local protection gap due to low insurance penetration. Energy Crosswinds: Separately, OPEC+ approved another 188,000 bpd production hike for August, while Hormuz “dark fleet” tactics keep oil logistics in the spotlight.

Earthquake Reconstruction: Venezuela’s acting government says it has launched a $200 million reconstruction plan for quake-hit areas, targeting roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and power/water restoration while teams assess damage and push stricter building standards. Disaster Response Scrutiny: Updated figures put the death toll near 3,000, with volunteers and aid groups shifting from rescue to recovery and questioning how quickly critical supplies and heavy equipment arrived in the first days. NGO Coordination: Authorities report 18 international humanitarian organizations working through UN coordination, with Delcy Rodríguez meeting NGO representatives to thank teams supporting Caracas and La Guaira. International Aid Deliveries: Türkiye (via TIKA) delivered rescue gear and generators; the Dominican Republic and Arajet sent a humanitarian medical flight with equipment and a mobile hospital. Infrastructure Risk Explained: Experts link the damage to a rare shallow seismic doublet plus local ground conditions, arguing Venezuela must update seismic standards. Energy & Trade Link: US data shows Venezuela supplied 611,000 bpd of crude while Iraq shipments to the US fell to zero again, underscoring how regional shocks ripple into supply chains. Mining & Arbitration: Gold Reserve, now in its first full Bermuda year, ended 2025 with about $69m cash and began distributing $1m for Venezuela earthquake relief while continuing its arbitration push.

Earthquake Reconstruction: Venezuela’s quake response is shifting from rescue to rebuilding after officials reported 2,954 deaths, 12,666 injuries, and $37B in direct damage, with 15,050 people still without permanent housing and thousands of troops, police, and volunteers deployed across La Guaira and other hard-hit areas. Humanitarian Logistics: The interim government says search-and-rescue continues despite fading survivor hopes, while international teams keep operating out of La Guaira Port, where Delcy Rodríguez decorated foreign rescue delegations for their work. Industrial Safety: Days after the earthquakes, a PDVSA drilling-rig explosion injured at least 17 workers in Los Llanos, highlighting ongoing risks in aging oil infrastructure. Infrastructure Engineering: Venezuela also received a technical mission tied to Israel’s reported structural-engineering support, drawing sharp political backlash amid the disaster. Regional Politics: CARICOM leaders are set to meet in Saint Lucia under “From Resilience to Renewal,” with Venezuela quake response and regional unity expected to dominate discussions.

Earthquake Response Under Fire: Venezuela’s acting interim leadership, led by Delcy Rodríguez, defended the militarized disaster approach in La Guaira as the quake toll rose to 2,645 dead and 12,666 injured, with 189 buildings fully collapsed and thousands still missing; critics cite chaotic early coordination, equipment shortages, and heavy security control. Humanitarian Logistics at La Guaira Port: Rodríguez also honored international search-and-rescue teams with medals of heroism at the port staging base, underscoring the scale of foreign rescue operations and the push to keep search-and-rescue going as hopes fade. Geopolitics of Aid: Commentary around the disaster is increasingly framed as a sovereignty test, with concerns that emergency deployments could evolve into longer-term foreign influence. Industrial Angle—Rebuilding Pressure: With UN-backed damage estimates reaching $37 billion, the focus is shifting from rescue to reconstruction capacity—housing, infrastructure, and supply chains—at a time when Venezuela’s systems are already strained.

Earthquake Response Under Pressure: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed 2,295+ and left 11,000+ injured, while acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s 180-day interim mandate expires Friday amid mounting criticism over slow rescue and missing-persons tracking; opposition leader María Corina Machado says her return would help stabilize the transition and her movement’s digital database lists 36,000+ unaccounted for. Fuel & Logistics for Recovery: PDVSA says diesel supply is being restored in La Guaira, including reactivating four service stations and keeping the Catia La Mar distribution plant operating to support rescue brigades and public services. Debris to Build Again: Science and Health vice-president Isabel Iturria says quake debris in La Guaira will be crushed and reused as construction material, with 2,000+ tons collected to clear roads and improve sanitation. Engineering Checks in Caracas: Specialized teams are inspecting structural safety in Caracas housing complexes, including the historic Curry Building, reporting only minor aesthetic cracks. International Assistance Scales Up: A coordinated national center reports 51 international delegations, 3,660 rescuers, 148 canine units, and 707 tons of humanitarian aid entering Venezuela. Food & Health Continuity: Coffee producers in Mérida sent 700+ kg of roasted coffee to camps and rescuers; meanwhile, health officials report 19,136 patients treated across affected states with 83% discharged. Geology Monitoring: FUNVISIS and INGEOMIN are evaluating quake effects in Yaracuy, citing soil liquefaction and ground ruptures, with ongoing monitoring planned.

Earthquake Response Under Fire: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez launched a fierce defense of the government’s quake response as critics question delays, the death toll, and whether Chávez-era social housing failures worsened damage; authorities now cite about 2,595 dead with tens of thousands missing. Rescue Operations: International teams kept searching despite shortages of specialized equipment, including a “living miracle” rescue of a man after nearly eight days under rubble in La Guaira. Humanitarian Pressure: With bodies hard to identify and preserve, fears of mass graves grow while medics warn of infections and a looming health crisis in shelters. Infrastructure & Industry Impact: Reports say fuel shortages and disruptions are complicating logistics, while the quake’s knock-on effects on oil and public services remain murky. Diaspora Mobilization: Venezuelans abroad, including in the U.S., are organizing donations and sending supplies to help families back home.