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EU Provides Additional €20 Million Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Venezuela
7/15/2026, 9:50:12 PM
EU Announces New €20 Million Assistance Package
The European Union confirmed on 15 July that it will deliver a further €20 million (approximately $22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to Venezuela. The funds are earmarked for medical equipment and to support search-and-rescue operations following the twin earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June.
Background of EU Assistance
The latest contribution builds on earlier EU relief efforts. In June, the bloc approved a €5 million package, and at the start of 2026 it announced €52 million in assistance for Venezuela. The cumulative aid reflects the EU’s ongoing response to the nation’s escalating humanitarian needs after the seismic events.
Impact of the June 24 Earthquakes
Two powerful tremors hit Venezuela on 24 June, a magnitude 7.2 quake occurring about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 shock, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The disasters have caused the death toll to rise above 4,700, leaving extensive damage to infrastructure and overwhelming local emergency services.
Official Statements & Responses
EU officials emphasized that the new €20 million allocation is intended to bolster medical response capacity and enhance the effectiveness of rescue teams on the ground. The announcement underscores the bloc’s commitment to supporting Venezuela’s immediate disaster-relief needs while coordinating with international partners engaged in the recovery effort.
Verbatim Quotes
- “8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.” — EU spokesperson
- “• The EU said this latest package of aid, which would fund medical equipment and help search-and-rescue teams, comes in addition to a €5 million aid package approved in June and €52 million in assistance announced for Venezuela at the start of the year.” — EU spokesperson
- “• Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24.” — Reuters report
