Several international companies have announced financial contributions as rescue operations continue.
This week, oil company Shell announced it will contribute $5 million to support Venezuela’s response and recovery efforts following the earthquakes that struck on June 24.
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“We are deeply saddened by the impact of these earthquakes on the Venezuelan people. Our priority is to support those affected, and we are working with humanitarian organizations to deliver urgent assistance where it is needed most,” said Adam Lowmass, president of Shell Venezuela.
“We are honored to stand with Venezuela during this difficult recovery process. Our thoughts are with the families and communities that have suffered losses and been affected, including our employees, contractors and partners in the country, as well as the emergency response teams that continue working tirelessly in the impacted areas.”
The funds donated by Shell, which will be distributed through the World Food Programme and local humanitarian organizations, will be directed to critical areas including emergency food assistance, access to essential supplies, and immediate support for the most vulnerable communities.
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During a news conference on Thursday night, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed that several international companies had announced financial contributions for post-earthquake efforts.
Among them, she mentioned donations from oil companies including ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil of the United States, Reliance Industries of India, and Repsol of Spain.
According to the latest official figures, the June earthquakes left at least 2,595 people dead and 12,400 injured. Rescue operations are continuing with the support of specialists from 33 countries. So far, 6,462 people have been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings.
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