The European Union (EU) has announced an additional €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian assistance for Venezuela after last month's deadly earthquakes, which killed more than 4,700 people.
The latest funding package, announced on Wednesday, is intended to support emergency relief efforts, including the provision of medical equipment and assistance for search and rescue operations in the areas hardest hit by the disaster.
The new allocation comes on top of €5 million ($5.7 million) in emergency aid approved by the EU in June, as well as €52 million ($59 million) in broader assistance for Venezuela announced earlier this year. Together, the measures represent a significant increase in European support as the country continues to respond to the aftermath of the earthquakes.
The twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands of people in need of urgent assistance. According to the latest official figures, the death toll has risen to more than 4,700, with many others injured or displaced.
The first earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.2, struck about 160km (100 miles) west of the capital, Caracas. Less than a minute later, it was followed by a second, stronger quake measuring magnitude 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The back-to-back earthquakes damaged homes, hospitals and other critical infrastructure, hampering rescue efforts in the immediate aftermath. Emergency teams have continued to search affected areas while humanitarian organisations provide shelter, medical care and essential supplies to survivors.
The European Union said the additional funding would help strengthen the ongoing response by ensuring rescue teams have the resources they need and by improving access to healthcare for those affected.
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