UN Secretary-General spokesperson Dujarric said on the 25th that UN agencies in
Venezuela are mobilizing assistance and coordinating with the Venezuelan
government and partners to support the earthquake response. Preliminary reports
show severe damage across multiple areas, including the capital Caracas,
significant casualties, and people still trapped or missing. Critical
infrastructure has been damaged and basic services disrupted. The UN Office for
the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is assisting with deployment of urban
search-and-rescue teams.
